Add 25/56 and 3/48
25/56 + 3/48 is 57/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
25/56 = 25 × 6/56 × 6 = 150/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Add the two like fractions:
150/336 + 21/336 = 150 + 21/336 = 171/336 - 171/336 simplified gives 57/112
- So, 25/56 + 3/48 = 57/112
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