Add 1/56 and 45/25
1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 1 20/25
1/56 + 45/25 is 509/280.
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,
1/56 = 1 × 25/56 × 25 = 25/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
45/25 = 45 × 56/25 × 56 = 2520/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
25/1400 + 2520/1400 = 25 + 2520/1400 = 2545/1400 - 2545/1400 simplified gives 509/280
- So, 1/56 + 45/25 = 509/280
In mixed form: 1229/280
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