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Add 25/56 and 50/70

25/56 + 50/70 is 65/56.

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,
    50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/280 + 200/280 = 125 + 200/280 = 325/280
  5. 325/280 simplified gives 65/56
  6. So, 25/56 + 50/70 = 65/56
    In mixed form: 19/56

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