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Add 56/2 and 8/25

1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 8/25

56/2 + 8/25 is 708/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    56/2 = 56 × 25/2 × 25 = 1400/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    8/25 = 8 × 2/25 × 2 = 16/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/50 + 16/50 = 1400 + 16/50 = 1416/50
  5. 1416/50 simplified gives 708/25
  6. So, 56/2 + 8/25 = 708/25
    In mixed form: 288/25

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