Add 56/80 and 42/50
56/80 + 42/50 is 77/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
56/80 = 56 × 5/80 × 5 = 280/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
42/50 = 42 × 8/50 × 8 = 336/400 - Add the two like fractions:
280/400 + 336/400 = 280 + 336/400 = 616/400 - 616/400 simplified gives 77/50
- So, 56/80 + 42/50 = 77/50
In mixed form: 127/50
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