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Add 80/50 and 24/56

1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 24/56

80/50 + 24/56 is 71/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    80/50 = 80 × 28/50 × 28 = 2240/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    24/56 = 24 × 25/56 × 25 = 600/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/1400 + 600/1400 = 2240 + 600/1400 = 2840/1400
  5. 2840/1400 simplified gives 71/35
  6. So, 80/50 + 24/56 = 71/35
    In mixed form: 21/35

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