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Add 8/56 and 35/50

8/56 + 35/50 is 59/70.

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,
    8/56 = 8 × 25/56 × 25 = 200/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    35/50 = 35 × 28/50 × 28 = 980/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/1400 + 980/1400 = 200 + 980/1400 = 1180/1400
  5. 1180/1400 simplified gives 59/70
  6. So, 8/56 + 35/50 = 59/70

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