Add 25/50 and 42/56
25/50 + 42/56 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
25/50 = 25 × 28/50 × 28 = 700/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
42/56 = 42 × 25/56 × 25 = 1050/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1400 + 1050/1400 = 700 + 1050/1400 = 1750/1400 - 1750/1400 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 25/50 + 42/56 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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