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Add 25/32 and 9/56

25/32 + 9/56 is 211/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 56 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    25/32 = 25 × 7/32 × 7 = 175/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
    9/56 = 9 × 4/56 × 4 = 36/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/224 + 36/224 = 175 + 36/224 = 211/224
  5. So, 25/32 + 9/56 = 211/224

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