Add 70/30 and 50/56
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 50/56
70/30 + 50/56 is 271/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
70/30 = 70 × 28/30 × 28 = 1960/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/840 + 750/840 = 1960 + 750/840 = 2710/840 - 2710/840 simplified gives 271/84
- So, 70/30 + 50/56 = 271/84
In mixed form: 319/84
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