Add 70/50 and 50/56
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 50/56
70/50 + 50/56 is 321/140.
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,
70/50 = 70 × 28/50 × 28 = 1960/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
50/56 = 50 × 25/56 × 25 = 1250/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/1400 + 1250/1400 = 1960 + 1250/1400 = 3210/1400 - 3210/1400 simplified gives 321/140
- So, 70/50 + 50/56 = 321/140
In mixed form: 241/140
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