Add 7/10 and 50/56
7/10 + 50/56 is 223/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
7/10 = 7 × 28/10 × 28 = 196/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280 - Add the two like fractions:
196/280 + 250/280 = 196 + 250/280 = 446/280 - 446/280 simplified gives 223/140
- So, 7/10 + 50/56 = 223/140
In mixed form: 183/140
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