Add 25/70 and 4/56
25/70 + 4/56 is 3/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
25/70 = 25 × 4/70 × 4 = 100/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Add the two like fractions:
100/280 + 20/280 = 100 + 20/280 = 120/280 - 120/280 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 25/70 + 4/56 = 3/7
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