Add 9/50 and 35/56
9/50 + 35/56 is 161/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
9/50 = 9 × 28/50 × 28 = 252/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
35/56 = 35 × 25/56 × 25 = 875/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
252/1400 + 875/1400 = 252 + 875/1400 = 1127/1400 - 1127/1400 simplified gives 161/200
- So, 9/50 + 35/56 = 161/200
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