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Add 5/25 and 8/56

5/25 + 8/56 is 12/35.

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,
    8/56 = 8 × 25/56 × 25 = 200/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/1400 + 200/1400 = 280 + 200/1400 = 480/1400
  5. 480/1400 simplified gives 12/35
  6. So, 5/25 + 8/56 = 12/35

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