Add 50/56 and 7/20
50/56 + 7/20 is 87/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
7/20 = 7 × 14/20 × 14 = 98/280 - Add the two like fractions:
250/280 + 98/280 = 250 + 98/280 = 348/280 - 348/280 simplified gives 87/70
- So, 50/56 + 7/20 = 87/70
In mixed form: 117/70
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