Add 25/9 and 20/56
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 20/56
25/9 + 20/56 is 395/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
25/9 = 25 × 56/9 × 56 = 1400/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/504 + 180/504 = 1400 + 180/504 = 1580/504 - 1580/504 simplified gives 395/126
- So, 25/9 + 20/56 = 395/126
In mixed form: 317/126
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