Add 24/25 and 35/56
24/25 + 35/56 is 317/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
24/25 = 24 × 56/25 × 56 = 1344/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
35/56 = 35 × 25/56 × 25 = 875/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/1400 + 875/1400 = 1344 + 875/1400 = 2219/1400 - 2219/1400 simplified gives 317/200
- So, 24/25 + 35/56 = 317/200
In mixed form: 1117/200
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