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Add 25/28 and 3/56

25/28 + 3/56 is 53/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    25/28 = 25 × 2/28 × 2 = 50/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    3/56 = 3 × 1/56 × 1 = 3/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/56 + 3/56 = 50 + 3/56 = 53/56
  5. So, 25/28 + 3/56 = 53/56

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