Add 80/56 and 18/25
1st number: 1 24/56, 2nd number: 18/25
80/56 + 18/25 is 376/175.
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,
80/56 = 80 × 25/56 × 25 = 2000/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
18/25 = 18 × 56/25 × 56 = 1008/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/1400 + 1008/1400 = 2000 + 1008/1400 = 3008/1400 - 3008/1400 simplified gives 376/175
- So, 80/56 + 18/25 = 376/175
In mixed form: 226/175
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