Add 25/36 and 50/56
25/36 + 50/56 is 100/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
25/36 = 25 × 14/36 × 14 = 350/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504 - Add the two like fractions:
350/504 + 450/504 = 350 + 450/504 = 800/504 - 800/504 simplified gives 100/63
- So, 25/36 + 50/56 = 100/63
In mixed form: 137/63
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