Add 8/25 and 12/56
8/25 + 12/56 is 187/350.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 56/25 × 56 = 448/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
12/56 = 12 × 25/56 × 25 = 300/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
448/1400 + 300/1400 = 448 + 300/1400 = 748/1400 - 748/1400 simplified gives 187/350
- So, 8/25 + 12/56 = 187/350
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