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Add 24/56 and 12/25

24/56 + 12/25 is 159/175.

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,
    24/56 = 24 × 25/56 × 25 = 600/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    12/25 = 12 × 56/25 × 56 = 672/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/1400 + 672/1400 = 600 + 672/1400 = 1272/1400
  5. 1272/1400 simplified gives 159/175
  6. So, 24/56 + 12/25 = 159/175

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