Add 25/56 and 36/45
25/56 + 36/45 is 349/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
25/56 = 25 × 45/56 × 45 = 1125/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
36/45 = 36 × 56/45 × 56 = 2016/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/2520 + 2016/2520 = 1125 + 2016/2520 = 3141/2520 - 3141/2520 simplified gives 349/280
- So, 25/56 + 36/45 = 349/280
In mixed form: 169/280
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