Add 2/25 and 3/56
2/25 + 3/56 is 187/1400.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 56/25 × 56 = 112/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
3/56 = 3 × 25/56 × 25 = 75/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
112/1400 + 75/1400 = 112 + 75/1400 = 187/1400 - So, 2/25 + 3/56 = 187/1400
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