Add 9/25 and 8/56
9/25 + 8/56 is 88/175.
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,
9/25 = 9 × 56/25 × 56 = 504/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
8/56 = 8 × 25/56 × 25 = 200/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
504/1400 + 200/1400 = 504 + 200/1400 = 704/1400 - 704/1400 simplified gives 88/175
- So, 9/25 + 8/56 = 88/175
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