Add 25/80 and 50/56
25/80 + 50/56 is 135/112.
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,
50/56 = 50 × 10/56 × 10 = 500/560 - Add the two like fractions:
175/560 + 500/560 = 175 + 500/560 = 675/560 - 675/560 simplified gives 135/112
- So, 25/80 + 50/56 = 135/112
In mixed form: 123/112
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