Add 2/56 and 25/28
2/56 + 25/28 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
2/56 = 2 × 1/56 × 1 = 2/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
25/28 = 25 × 2/28 × 2 = 50/56 - Add the two like fractions:
2/56 + 50/56 = 2 + 50/56 = 52/56 - 52/56 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 2/56 + 25/28 = 13/14
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