Add 25/56 and 40/84
25/56 + 40/84 is 155/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
25/56 = 25 × 3/56 × 3 = 75/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
40/84 = 40 × 2/84 × 2 = 80/168 - Add the two like fractions:
75/168 + 80/168 = 75 + 80/168 = 155/168 - So, 25/56 + 40/84 = 155/168
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