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Add 5/25 and 21/56

5/25 + 21/56 is 23/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    5/25 = 5 × 56/25 × 56 = 280/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    21/56 = 21 × 25/56 × 25 = 525/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/1400 + 525/1400 = 280 + 525/1400 = 805/1400
  5. 805/1400 simplified gives 23/40
  6. So, 5/25 + 21/56 = 23/40

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