Add 56/25 and 30/35
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 30/35
56/25 + 30/35 is 542/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
56/25 = 56 × 7/25 × 7 = 392/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
30/35 = 30 × 5/35 × 5 = 150/175 - Add the two like fractions:
392/175 + 150/175 = 392 + 150/175 = 542/175 - So, 56/25 + 30/35 = 542/175
In mixed form: 317/175
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