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Add 25/56 and 2/28

25/56 + 2/28 is 29/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 28 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 28 × 2 = 56,
    2/28 = 2 × 2/28 × 2 = 4/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/56 + 4/56 = 25 + 4/56 = 29/56
  5. So, 25/56 + 2/28 = 29/56

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