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Add 36/56 and 14/25

36/56 + 14/25 is 421/350.

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,
    36/56 = 36 × 25/56 × 25 = 900/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    14/25 = 14 × 56/25 × 56 = 784/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/1400 + 784/1400 = 900 + 784/1400 = 1684/1400
  5. 1684/1400 simplified gives 421/350
  6. So, 36/56 + 14/25 = 421/350
    In mixed form: 171/350

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