Add 2/56 and 32/25, Solve 2/56 + 1 7/25 as a fraction

Add 2/56 and 32/25

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 1 7/25

2/56 + 32/25 is 921/700.

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,
32/25 = 32 × 56/25 × 56 = 1792/1400
Add the two like fractions:
50/1400 + 1792/1400 = 50 + 1792/1400 = 1842/1400
1842/1400 simplified gives 921/700
So, 2/56 + 32/25 = 921/700
In mixed form: 1221/700

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