Add 50/70 and 24/56
50/70 + 24/56 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280 - Add the two like fractions:
200/280 + 120/280 = 200 + 120/280 = 320/280 - 320/280 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 50/70 + 24/56 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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