Add 21/56 and 14/25
21/56 + 14/25 is 187/200.
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,
14/25 = 14 × 56/25 × 56 = 784/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1400 + 784/1400 = 525 + 784/1400 = 1309/1400 - 1309/1400 simplified gives 187/200
- So, 21/56 + 14/25 = 187/200
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