Add 50/56 and 70/42
1st number: 50/56, 2nd number: 1 28/42
50/56 + 70/42 is 215/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
70/42 = 70 × 4/42 × 4 = 280/168 - Add the two like fractions:
150/168 + 280/168 = 150 + 280/168 = 430/168 - 430/168 simplified gives 215/84
- So, 50/56 + 70/42 = 215/84
In mixed form: 247/84
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