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Add 25/56 and 70/98

25/56 + 70/98 is 65/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    25/56 = 25 × 7/56 × 7 = 175/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    70/98 = 70 × 4/98 × 4 = 280/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/392 + 280/392 = 175 + 280/392 = 455/392
  5. 455/392 simplified gives 65/56
  6. So, 25/56 + 70/98 = 65/56
    In mixed form: 19/56

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