Add 25/10 and 15/56
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 15/56
25/10 + 15/56 is 155/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
25/10 = 25 × 28/10 × 28 = 700/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280 - Add the two like fractions:
700/280 + 75/280 = 700 + 75/280 = 775/280 - 775/280 simplified gives 155/56
- So, 25/10 + 15/56 = 155/56
In mixed form: 243/56
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