Add 25/90 and 42/56
25/90 + 42/56 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
25/90 = 25 × 28/90 × 28 = 700/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
42/56 = 42 × 45/56 × 45 = 1890/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
700/2520 + 1890/2520 = 700 + 1890/2520 = 2590/2520 - 2590/2520 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 25/90 + 42/56 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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