Add 9/56 and 25/35
9/56 + 25/35 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
25/35 = 25 × 8/35 × 8 = 200/280 - Add the two like fractions:
45/280 + 200/280 = 45 + 200/280 = 245/280 - 245/280 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 9/56 + 25/35 = 7/8
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