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Add 25/56 and 30/50

25/56 + 30/50 is 293/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    25/56 = 25 × 25/56 × 25 = 625/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    30/50 = 30 × 28/50 × 28 = 840/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    625/1400 + 840/1400 = 625 + 840/1400 = 1465/1400
  5. 1465/1400 simplified gives 293/280
  6. So, 25/56 + 30/50 = 293/280
    In mixed form: 113/280

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