Add 5/25 and 1/56
5/25 + 1/56 is 61/280.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 56/25 × 56 = 280/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
1/56 = 1 × 25/56 × 25 = 25/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
280/1400 + 25/1400 = 280 + 25/1400 = 305/1400 - 305/1400 simplified gives 61/280
- So, 5/25 + 1/56 = 61/280
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