Add 25/56 and 4/48
25/56 + 4/48 is 89/168.
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,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Add the two like fractions:
150/336 + 28/336 = 150 + 28/336 = 178/336 - 178/336 simplified gives 89/168
- So, 25/56 + 4/48 = 89/168
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