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Add 9/56 and 7/25

9/56 + 7/25 is 617/1400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    9/56 = 9 × 25/56 × 25 = 225/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    7/25 = 7 × 56/25 × 56 = 392/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/1400 + 392/1400 = 225 + 392/1400 = 617/1400
  5. So, 9/56 + 7/25 = 617/1400

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