Add 8/25 and 45/56
8/25 + 45/56 is 1573/1400.
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,
45/56 = 45 × 25/56 × 25 = 1125/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
448/1400 + 1125/1400 = 448 + 1125/1400 = 1573/1400 - So, 8/25 + 45/56 = 1573/1400
In mixed form: 1173/1400
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