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Add 30/25 and 9/56

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 9/56

30/25 + 9/56 is 381/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    30/25 = 30 × 56/25 × 56 = 1680/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    9/56 = 9 × 25/56 × 25 = 225/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/1400 + 225/1400 = 1680 + 225/1400 = 1905/1400
  5. 1905/1400 simplified gives 381/280
  6. So, 30/25 + 9/56 = 381/280
    In mixed form: 1101/280

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