Add 50/90 and 40/56
50/90 + 40/56 is 80/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
50/90 = 50 × 28/90 × 28 = 1400/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
40/56 = 40 × 45/56 × 45 = 1800/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/2520 + 1800/2520 = 1400 + 1800/2520 = 3200/2520 - 3200/2520 simplified gives 80/63
- So, 50/90 + 40/56 = 80/63
In mixed form: 117/63
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