Add 25/70 and 48/56
25/70 + 48/56 is 17/14.
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,
48/56 = 48 × 5/56 × 5 = 240/280 - Add the two like fractions:
100/280 + 240/280 = 100 + 240/280 = 340/280 - 340/280 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 25/70 + 48/56 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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