Add 56/40 and 50/56
1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 50/56
56/40 + 50/56 is 321/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
56/40 = 56 × 7/40 × 7 = 392/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280 - Add the two like fractions:
392/280 + 250/280 = 392 + 250/280 = 642/280 - 642/280 simplified gives 321/140
- So, 56/40 + 50/56 = 321/140
In mixed form: 241/140
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