Add 35/25 and 10/56
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 10/56
35/25 + 10/56 is 221/140.
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,
35/25 = 35 × 56/25 × 56 = 1960/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
10/56 = 10 × 25/56 × 25 = 250/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/1400 + 250/1400 = 1960 + 250/1400 = 2210/1400 - 2210/1400 simplified gives 221/140
- So, 35/25 + 10/56 = 221/140
In mixed form: 181/140
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