Add 25/48 and 14/56
25/48 + 14/56 is 37/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
25/48 = 25 × 7/48 × 7 = 175/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
14/56 = 14 × 6/56 × 6 = 84/336 - Add the two like fractions:
175/336 + 84/336 = 175 + 84/336 = 259/336 - 259/336 simplified gives 37/48
- So, 25/48 + 14/56 = 37/48
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