Add 25/28 and 3/24
25/28 + 3/24 is 57/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
25/28 = 25 × 6/28 × 6 = 150/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
150/168 + 21/168 = 150 + 21/168 = 171/168 - 171/168 simplified gives 57/56
- So, 25/28 + 3/24 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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