Add 30/25 and 4/56
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 4/56
30/25 + 4/56 is 89/70.
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,
30/25 = 30 × 56/25 × 56 = 1680/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
4/56 = 4 × 25/56 × 25 = 100/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/1400 + 100/1400 = 1680 + 100/1400 = 1780/1400 - 1780/1400 simplified gives 89/70
- So, 30/25 + 4/56 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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