Add 5/8 and 25/56
5/8 + 25/56 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
5/8 = 5 × 7/8 × 7 = 35/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
25/56 = 25 × 1/56 × 1 = 25/56 - Add the two like fractions:
35/56 + 25/56 = 35 + 25/56 = 60/56 - 60/56 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 5/8 + 25/56 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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