Add 42/25 and 9/56
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 9/56
42/25 + 9/56 is 2577/1400.
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,
42/25 = 42 × 56/25 × 56 = 2352/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
9/56 = 9 × 25/56 × 25 = 225/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/1400 + 225/1400 = 2352 + 225/1400 = 2577/1400 - So, 42/25 + 9/56 = 2577/1400
In mixed form: 11177/1400
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