Add 25/12 and 5/56
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 5/56
25/12 + 5/56 is 365/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
25/12 = 25 × 14/12 × 14 = 350/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168 - Add the two like fractions:
350/168 + 15/168 = 350 + 15/168 = 365/168 - So, 25/12 + 5/56 = 365/168
In mixed form: 229/168
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