Add 25/28 and 24/56
25/28 + 24/56 is 37/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
25/28 = 25 × 2/28 × 2 = 50/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
24/56 = 24 × 1/56 × 1 = 24/56 - Add the two like fractions:
50/56 + 24/56 = 50 + 24/56 = 74/56 - 74/56 simplified gives 37/28
- So, 25/28 + 24/56 = 37/28
In mixed form: 19/28
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