Add 25/30 and 28/56
25/30 + 28/56 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
25/30 = 25 × 28/30 × 28 = 700/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
28/56 = 28 × 15/56 × 15 = 420/840 - Add the two like fractions:
700/840 + 420/840 = 700 + 420/840 = 1120/840 - 1120/840 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 25/30 + 28/56 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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