Add 25/48 and 2/56
25/48 + 2/56 is 187/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
25/48 = 25 × 7/48 × 7 = 175/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
2/56 = 2 × 6/56 × 6 = 12/336 - Add the two like fractions:
175/336 + 12/336 = 175 + 12/336 = 187/336 - So, 25/48 + 2/56 = 187/336
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