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Add 25/54 and 4/56

25/54 + 4/56 is 101/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    25/54 = 25 × 28/54 × 28 = 700/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    4/56 = 4 × 27/56 × 27 = 108/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/1512 + 108/1512 = 700 + 108/1512 = 808/1512
  5. 808/1512 simplified gives 101/189
  6. So, 25/54 + 4/56 = 101/189

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