Add 32/25 and 30/56
1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 30/56
32/25 + 30/56 is 1271/700.
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,
32/25 = 32 × 56/25 × 56 = 1792/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
30/56 = 30 × 25/56 × 25 = 750/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1792/1400 + 750/1400 = 1792 + 750/1400 = 2542/1400 - 2542/1400 simplified gives 1271/700
- So, 32/25 + 30/56 = 1271/700
In mixed form: 1571/700
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