Add 25/56 and 14/48
25/56 + 14/48 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
25/56 = 25 × 6/56 × 6 = 150/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Add the two like fractions:
150/336 + 98/336 = 150 + 98/336 = 248/336 - 248/336 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 25/56 + 14/48 = 31/42
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