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Add 25/56 and 10/14

25/56 + 10/14 is 65/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 14 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    25/56 = 25 × 1/56 × 1 = 25/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    10/14 = 10 × 4/14 × 4 = 40/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/56 + 40/56 = 25 + 40/56 = 65/56
  5. So, 25/56 + 10/14 = 65/56
    In mixed form: 19/56

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