Add 42/56 and 20/25
42/56 + 20/25 is 31/20.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 25/56 × 25 = 1050/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
20/25 = 20 × 56/25 × 56 = 1120/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1400 + 1120/1400 = 1050 + 1120/1400 = 2170/1400 - 2170/1400 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 42/56 + 20/25 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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