Add 50/72 and 20/56
50/72 + 20/56 is 265/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504 - Add the two like fractions:
350/504 + 180/504 = 350 + 180/504 = 530/504 - 530/504 simplified gives 265/252
- So, 50/72 + 20/56 = 265/252
In mixed form: 113/252
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