Add 8/45 and 50/56
8/45 + 50/56 is 1349/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
8/45 = 8 × 56/45 × 56 = 448/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
448/2520 + 2250/2520 = 448 + 2250/2520 = 2698/2520 - 2698/2520 simplified gives 1349/1260
- So, 8/45 + 50/56 = 1349/1260
In mixed form: 189/1260
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