Add 3/56 and 50/25
1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 2 0/25
3/56 + 50/25 is 115/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
3/56 = 3 × 25/56 × 25 = 75/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
50/25 = 50 × 56/25 × 56 = 2800/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1400 + 2800/1400 = 75 + 2800/1400 = 2875/1400 - 2875/1400 simplified gives 115/56
- So, 3/56 + 50/25 = 115/56
In mixed form: 23/56
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