Add 25/56 and 20/30
25/56 + 20/30 is 187/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
25/56 = 25 × 15/56 × 15 = 375/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
20/30 = 20 × 28/30 × 28 = 560/840 - Add the two like fractions:
375/840 + 560/840 = 375 + 560/840 = 935/840 - 935/840 simplified gives 187/168
- So, 25/56 + 20/30 = 187/168
In mixed form: 119/168
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