Add 4/25 and 7/56
4/25 + 7/56 is 57/200.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 56/25 × 56 = 224/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
7/56 = 7 × 25/56 × 25 = 175/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
224/1400 + 175/1400 = 224 + 175/1400 = 399/1400 - 399/1400 simplified gives 57/200
- So, 4/25 + 7/56 = 57/200
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