Add 1/56 and 30/25
1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 1 5/25
1/56 + 30/25 is 341/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
1/56 = 1 × 25/56 × 25 = 25/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
30/25 = 30 × 56/25 × 56 = 1680/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
25/1400 + 1680/1400 = 25 + 1680/1400 = 1705/1400 - 1705/1400 simplified gives 341/280
- So, 1/56 + 30/25 = 341/280
In mixed form: 161/280
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