Add 6/56 and 5/25
6/56 + 5/25 is 43/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
6/56 = 6 × 25/56 × 25 = 150/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
5/25 = 5 × 56/25 × 56 = 280/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
150/1400 + 280/1400 = 150 + 280/1400 = 430/1400 - 430/1400 simplified gives 43/140
- So, 6/56 + 5/25 = 43/140
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