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Add 4/56 and 35/25

1st number: 4/56, 2nd number: 1 10/25

4/56 + 35/25 is 103/70.

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,
    4/56 = 4 × 25/56 × 25 = 100/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    35/25 = 35 × 56/25 × 56 = 1960/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/1400 + 1960/1400 = 100 + 1960/1400 = 2060/1400
  5. 2060/1400 simplified gives 103/70
  6. So, 4/56 + 35/25 = 103/70
    In mixed form: 133/70

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