Add 56/50 and 9/70
1st number: 1 6/50, 2nd number: 9/70
56/50 + 9/70 is 437/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
56/50 = 56 × 7/50 × 7 = 392/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
9/70 = 9 × 5/70 × 5 = 45/350 - Add the two like fractions:
392/350 + 45/350 = 392 + 45/350 = 437/350 - So, 56/50 + 9/70 = 437/350
In mixed form: 187/350
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