Add 8/5 and 50/56
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 50/56
8/5 + 50/56 is 349/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
8/5 = 8 × 56/5 × 56 = 448/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280 - Add the two like fractions:
448/280 + 250/280 = 448 + 250/280 = 698/280 - 698/280 simplified gives 349/140
- So, 8/5 + 50/56 = 349/140
In mixed form: 269/140
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