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Add 50/56 and 60/35

1st number: 50/56, 2nd number: 1 25/35

50/56 + 60/35 is 73/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    60/35 = 60 × 8/35 × 8 = 480/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/280 + 480/280 = 250 + 480/280 = 730/280
  5. 730/280 simplified gives 73/28
  6. So, 50/56 + 60/35 = 73/28
    In mixed form: 217/28

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