Add 45/50 and 25/56
45/50 + 25/56 is 377/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
45/50 = 45 × 28/50 × 28 = 1260/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
25/56 = 25 × 25/56 × 25 = 625/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/1400 + 625/1400 = 1260 + 625/1400 = 1885/1400 - 1885/1400 simplified gives 377/280
- So, 45/50 + 25/56 = 377/280
In mixed form: 197/280
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