Add 25/24 and 2/56
1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 2/56
25/24 + 2/56 is 181/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Add the two like fractions:
175/168 + 6/168 = 175 + 6/168 = 181/168 - So, 25/24 + 2/56 = 181/168
In mixed form: 113/168
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