Add 6/25 and 27/56
6/25 + 27/56 is 1011/1400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
6/25 = 6 × 56/25 × 56 = 336/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
27/56 = 27 × 25/56 × 25 = 675/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
336/1400 + 675/1400 = 336 + 675/1400 = 1011/1400 - So, 6/25 + 27/56 = 1011/1400
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