Add 28/25 and 36/56
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 36/56
28/25 + 36/56 is 617/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
28/25 = 28 × 56/25 × 56 = 1568/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
36/56 = 36 × 25/56 × 25 = 900/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/1400 + 900/1400 = 1568 + 900/1400 = 2468/1400 - 2468/1400 simplified gives 617/350
- So, 28/25 + 36/56 = 617/350
In mixed form: 1267/350
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