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Add 25/56 and 30/70

25/56 + 30/70 is 7/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    25/56 = 25 × 5/56 × 5 = 125/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    30/70 = 30 × 4/70 × 4 = 120/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/280 + 120/280 = 125 + 120/280 = 245/280
  5. 245/280 simplified gives 7/8
  6. So, 25/56 + 30/70 = 7/8

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