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Add 25/56 and 10/24

25/56 + 10/24 is 145/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    25/56 = 25 × 3/56 × 3 = 75/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/168 + 70/168 = 75 + 70/168 = 145/168
  5. So, 25/56 + 10/24 = 145/168

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