Add 63/56 and 8/25
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 8/25
63/56 + 8/25 is 289/200.
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,
63/56 = 63 × 25/56 × 25 = 1575/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
8/25 = 8 × 56/25 × 56 = 448/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/1400 + 448/1400 = 1575 + 448/1400 = 2023/1400 - 2023/1400 simplified gives 289/200
- So, 63/56 + 8/25 = 289/200
In mixed form: 189/200
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