Add 45/56 and 7/25
45/56 + 7/25 is 1517/1400.
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,
45/56 = 45 × 25/56 × 25 = 1125/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
7/25 = 7 × 56/25 × 56 = 392/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/1400 + 392/1400 = 1125 + 392/1400 = 1517/1400 - So, 45/56 + 7/25 = 1517/1400
In mixed form: 1117/1400
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