Add 8/35 and 50/56
8/35 + 50/56 is 157/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
8/35 = 8 × 8/35 × 8 = 64/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280 - Add the two like fractions:
64/280 + 250/280 = 64 + 250/280 = 314/280 - 314/280 simplified gives 157/140
- So, 8/35 + 50/56 = 157/140
In mixed form: 117/140
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