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Add 56/35 and 25/50

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 25/50

56/35 + 25/50 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    56/35 = 56 × 10/35 × 10 = 560/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/350 + 175/350 = 560 + 175/350 = 735/350
  5. 735/350 simplified gives 21/10
  6. So, 56/35 + 25/50 = 21/10
    In mixed form: 21/10

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