Add 1/25 and 2/56
1/25 + 2/56 is 53/700.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
1/25 = 1 × 56/25 × 56 = 56/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
2/56 = 2 × 25/56 × 25 = 50/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
56/1400 + 50/1400 = 56 + 50/1400 = 106/1400 - 106/1400 simplified gives 53/700
- So, 1/25 + 2/56 = 53/700
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