Add 2/56 and 54/64
2/56 + 54/64 is 197/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
2/56 = 2 × 8/56 × 8 = 16/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
54/64 = 54 × 7/64 × 7 = 378/448 - Add the two like fractions:
16/448 + 378/448 = 16 + 378/448 = 394/448 - 394/448 simplified gives 197/224
- So, 2/56 + 54/64 = 197/224
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