Add 50/56 and 8/25
50/56 + 8/25 is 849/700.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
50/56 = 50 × 25/56 × 25 = 1250/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
8/25 = 8 × 56/25 × 56 = 448/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/1400 + 448/1400 = 1250 + 448/1400 = 1698/1400 - 1698/1400 simplified gives 849/700
- So, 50/56 + 8/25 = 849/700
In mixed form: 1149/700
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