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Add 30/56 and 2/25

30/56 + 2/25 is 431/700.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    30/56 = 30 × 25/56 × 25 = 750/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    2/25 = 2 × 56/25 × 56 = 112/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/1400 + 112/1400 = 750 + 112/1400 = 862/1400
  5. 862/1400 simplified gives 431/700
  6. So, 30/56 + 2/25 = 431/700

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