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Add 1/56 and 10/25

1/56 + 10/25 is 117/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    1/56 = 1 × 25/56 × 25 = 25/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    10/25 = 10 × 56/25 × 56 = 560/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/1400 + 560/1400 = 25 + 560/1400 = 585/1400
  5. 585/1400 simplified gives 117/280
  6. So, 1/56 + 10/25 = 117/280

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