Add 18/25 and 4/56
18/25 + 4/56 is 277/350.
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,
18/25 = 18 × 56/25 × 56 = 1008/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
4/56 = 4 × 25/56 × 25 = 100/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/1400 + 100/1400 = 1008 + 100/1400 = 1108/1400 - 1108/1400 simplified gives 277/350
- So, 18/25 + 4/56 = 277/350
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