Add 16/25 and 5/56
16/25 + 5/56 is 1021/1400.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 25/56 × 25 = 125/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
896/1400 + 125/1400 = 896 + 125/1400 = 1021/1400 - So, 16/25 + 5/56 = 1021/1400
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