Add 2/56 and 8/25
2/56 + 8/25 is 249/700.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 56/25 × 56 = 448/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
50/1400 + 448/1400 = 50 + 448/1400 = 498/1400 - 498/1400 simplified gives 249/700
- So, 2/56 + 8/25 = 249/700
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/56+8/25 2/56+16/25 2/56+8/50 6/56+8/25 2/56+24/25 2/56+8/75 10/56+8/25 2/56+40/25 14/56+8/25 2/56+56/25