Add 56/70 and 35/50
56/70 + 35/50 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
56/70 = 56 × 5/70 × 5 = 280/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350 - Add the two like fractions:
280/350 + 245/350 = 280 + 245/350 = 525/350 - 525/350 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 56/70 + 35/50 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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