Add 6/15 and 50/56
6/15 + 50/56 is 181/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
6/15 = 6 × 56/15 × 56 = 336/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840 - Add the two like fractions:
336/840 + 750/840 = 336 + 750/840 = 1086/840 - 1086/840 simplified gives 181/140
- So, 6/15 + 50/56 = 181/140
In mixed form: 141/140
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