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Add 2/56 and 40/25

1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 1 15/25

2/56 + 40/25 is 229/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    2/56 = 2 × 25/56 × 25 = 50/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    40/25 = 40 × 56/25 × 56 = 2240/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/1400 + 2240/1400 = 50 + 2240/1400 = 2290/1400
  5. 2290/1400 simplified gives 229/140
  6. So, 2/56 + 40/25 = 229/140
    In mixed form: 189/140

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