Add 7/50 and 25/56
7/50 + 25/56 is 821/1400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
7/50 = 7 × 28/50 × 28 = 196/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
25/56 = 25 × 25/56 × 25 = 625/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
196/1400 + 625/1400 = 196 + 625/1400 = 821/1400 - So, 7/50 + 25/56 = 821/1400
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