Add 75/56 and 2/25
1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 2/25
75/56 + 2/25 is 1987/1400.
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,
75/56 = 75 × 25/56 × 25 = 1875/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
2/25 = 2 × 56/25 × 56 = 112/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/1400 + 112/1400 = 1875 + 112/1400 = 1987/1400 - So, 75/56 + 2/25 = 1987/1400
In mixed form: 1587/1400
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