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Add 50/70 and 45/56

50/70 + 45/56 is 85/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/280 + 225/280 = 200 + 225/280 = 425/280
  5. 425/280 simplified gives 85/56
  6. So, 50/70 + 45/56 = 85/56
    In mixed form: 129/56

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