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Add 72/35 and 50/56

1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 50/56

72/35 + 50/56 is 59/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    72/35 = 72 × 8/35 × 8 = 576/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/280 + 250/280 = 576 + 250/280 = 826/280
  5. 826/280 simplified gives 59/20
  6. So, 72/35 + 50/56 = 59/20
    In mixed form: 219/20

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