Add 16/25 and 10/56
16/25 + 10/56 is 573/700.
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,
16/25 = 16 × 56/25 × 56 = 896/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
10/56 = 10 × 25/56 × 25 = 250/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
896/1400 + 250/1400 = 896 + 250/1400 = 1146/1400 - 1146/1400 simplified gives 573/700
- So, 16/25 + 10/56 = 573/700
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