Add 3/25 and 54/56
3/25 + 54/56 is 759/700.
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,
3/25 = 3 × 56/25 × 56 = 168/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
54/56 = 54 × 25/56 × 25 = 1350/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
168/1400 + 1350/1400 = 168 + 1350/1400 = 1518/1400 - 1518/1400 simplified gives 759/700
- So, 3/25 + 54/56 = 759/700
In mixed form: 159/700
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