Add 56/70 and 8/25
56/70 + 8/25 is 28/25.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 14/25 × 14 = 112/350 - Add the two like fractions:
280/350 + 112/350 = 280 + 112/350 = 392/350 - 392/350 simplified gives 28/25
- So, 56/70 + 8/25 = 28/25
In mixed form: 13/25
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