Add 25/6 and 10/56
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 10/56
25/6 + 10/56 is 365/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
25/6 = 25 × 28/6 × 28 = 700/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Add the two like fractions:
700/168 + 30/168 = 700 + 30/168 = 730/168 - 730/168 simplified gives 365/84
- So, 25/6 + 10/56 = 365/84
In mixed form: 429/84
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