Add 2/25 and 56/35
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 1 21/35
2/25 + 56/35 is 42/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
2/25 = 2 × 7/25 × 7 = 14/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
56/35 = 56 × 5/35 × 5 = 280/175 - Add the two like fractions:
14/175 + 280/175 = 14 + 280/175 = 294/175 - 294/175 simplified gives 42/25
- So, 2/25 + 56/35 = 42/25
In mixed form: 117/25
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