Add 8/56 and 4/25
8/56 + 4/25 is 53/175.
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,
8/56 = 8 × 25/56 × 25 = 200/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
4/25 = 4 × 56/25 × 56 = 224/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
200/1400 + 224/1400 = 200 + 224/1400 = 424/1400 - 424/1400 simplified gives 53/175
- So, 8/56 + 4/25 = 53/175
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