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Add 6/25 and 9/56

6/25 + 9/56 is 561/1400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    6/25 = 6 × 56/25 × 56 = 336/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    9/56 = 9 × 25/56 × 25 = 225/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/1400 + 225/1400 = 336 + 225/1400 = 561/1400
  5. So, 6/25 + 9/56 = 561/1400

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