Add 56/70 and 2/25
56/70 + 2/25 is 22/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
56/70 = 56 × 5/70 × 5 = 280/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
2/25 = 2 × 14/25 × 14 = 28/350 - Add the two like fractions:
280/350 + 28/350 = 280 + 28/350 = 308/350 - 308/350 simplified gives 22/25
- So, 56/70 + 2/25 = 22/25
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