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Add 54/56 and 25/3

1st number: 54/56, 2nd number: 8 1/3

54/56 + 25/3 is 781/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 3 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    25/3 = 25 × 56/3 × 56 = 1400/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/168 + 1400/168 = 162 + 1400/168 = 1562/168
  5. 1562/168 simplified gives 781/84
  6. So, 54/56 + 25/3 = 781/84
    In mixed form: 925/84

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