Answers

Add 75/56 and 40/50

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 40/50

75/56 + 40/50 is 599/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   75/56 = 75 × 25/56 × 25 = 1875/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   40/50 = 40 × 28/50 × 28 = 1120/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1875/1400 + 1120/1400 = 1875 + 1120/1400 = 2995/1400
5. 2995/1400 simplified gives 599/280
6. So, 75/56 + 40/50 = 599/280
   In mixed form: 239/280

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁷⁵/₅₆+⁸⁰/₅₀

Add Fractions Calculator