Add 50/56 and 9/20
50/56 + 9/20 is 47/35.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 14/20 × 14 = 126/280 - Add the two like fractions:
250/280 + 126/280 = 250 + 126/280 = 376/280 - 376/280 simplified gives 47/35
- So, 50/56 + 9/20 = 47/35
In mixed form: 112/35
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