Add 20/56 and 7/25
20/56 + 7/25 is 223/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
20/56 = 20 × 25/56 × 25 = 500/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
7/25 = 7 × 56/25 × 56 = 392/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
500/1400 + 392/1400 = 500 + 392/1400 = 892/1400 - 892/1400 simplified gives 223/350
- So, 20/56 + 7/25 = 223/350
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