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Add 25/36 and 8/56

25/36 + 8/56 is 211/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    25/36 = 25 × 14/36 × 14 = 350/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/504 + 72/504 = 350 + 72/504 = 422/504
  5. 422/504 simplified gives 211/252
  6. So, 25/36 + 8/56 = 211/252

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