Add 25/28 and 50/56
25/28 + 50/56 is 25/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
25/28 = 25 × 2/28 × 2 = 50/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
50/56 = 50 × 1/56 × 1 = 50/56 - Add the two like fractions:
50/56 + 50/56 = 50 + 50/56 = 100/56 - 100/56 simplified gives 25/14
- So, 25/28 + 50/56 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14
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