Add 18/25 and 28/56
18/25 + 28/56 is 61/50.
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,
18/25 = 18 × 56/25 × 56 = 1008/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
28/56 = 28 × 25/56 × 25 = 700/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/1400 + 700/1400 = 1008 + 700/1400 = 1708/1400 - 1708/1400 simplified gives 61/50
- So, 18/25 + 28/56 = 61/50
In mixed form: 111/50
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