Add 4/56 and 16/25
4/56 + 16/25 is 249/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
4/56 = 4 × 25/56 × 25 = 100/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
16/25 = 16 × 56/25 × 56 = 896/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
100/1400 + 896/1400 = 100 + 896/1400 = 996/1400 - 996/1400 simplified gives 249/350
- So, 4/56 + 16/25 = 249/350
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