Add 2/56 and 24/25
2/56 + 24/25 is 697/700.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 25/56 × 25 = 50/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
24/25 = 24 × 56/25 × 56 = 1344/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
50/1400 + 1344/1400 = 50 + 1344/1400 = 1394/1400 - 1394/1400 simplified gives 697/700
- So, 2/56 + 24/25 = 697/700
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