Add 5/25 and 48/56
5/25 + 48/56 is 37/35.
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,
48/56 = 48 × 25/56 × 25 = 1200/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
280/1400 + 1200/1400 = 280 + 1200/1400 = 1480/1400 - 1480/1400 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 5/25 + 48/56 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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