Add 2/56 and 64/5
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 12 4/5
2/56 + 64/5 is 1797/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
64/5 = 64 × 56/5 × 56 = 3584/280 - Add the two like fractions:
10/280 + 3584/280 = 10 + 3584/280 = 3594/280 - 3594/280 simplified gives 1797/140
- So, 2/56 + 64/5 = 1797/140
In mixed form: 12117/140
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/56+64/5 2/56+64/10 6/56+64/5 2/56+64/15 10/56+64/5 2/56+64/25 14/56+64/5 2/56+64/35