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Add 25/56 and 8/9

25/56 + 8/9 is 673/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 9 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    25/56 = 25 × 9/56 × 9 = 225/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    8/9 = 8 × 56/9 × 56 = 448/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/504 + 448/504 = 225 + 448/504 = 673/504
  5. So, 25/56 + 8/9 = 673/504
    In mixed form: 1169/504

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