Add 2/56 and 25/45
2/56 + 25/45 is 149/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
2/56 = 2 × 45/56 × 45 = 90/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
25/45 = 25 × 56/45 × 56 = 1400/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
90/2520 + 1400/2520 = 90 + 1400/2520 = 1490/2520 - 1490/2520 simplified gives 149/252
- So, 2/56 + 25/45 = 149/252
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/56+25/45 2/56+50/45 2/56+25/90 6/56+25/45 2/56+75/45 10/56+25/45 14/56+25/45