Add 25/80 and 49/56
25/80 + 49/56 is 19/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
25/80 = 25 × 7/80 × 7 = 175/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
49/56 = 49 × 10/56 × 10 = 490/560 - Add the two like fractions:
175/560 + 490/560 = 175 + 490/560 = 665/560 - 665/560 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 25/80 + 49/56 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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