Add 25/75 and 45/56
25/75 + 45/56 is 191/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
25/75 = 25 × 56/75 × 56 = 1400/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
45/56 = 45 × 75/56 × 75 = 3375/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/4200 + 3375/4200 = 1400 + 3375/4200 = 4775/4200 - 4775/4200 simplified gives 191/168
- So, 25/75 + 45/56 = 191/168
In mixed form: 123/168
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