Add 21/56 and 10/25
21/56 + 10/25 is 31/40.
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,
21/56 = 21 × 25/56 × 25 = 525/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
10/25 = 10 × 56/25 × 56 = 560/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1400 + 560/1400 = 525 + 560/1400 = 1085/1400 - 1085/1400 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 21/56 + 10/25 = 31/40
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