Add 25/96 and 35/56
25/96 + 35/56 is 85/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
25/96 = 25 × 7/96 × 7 = 175/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
35/56 = 35 × 12/56 × 12 = 420/672 - Add the two like fractions:
175/672 + 420/672 = 175 + 420/672 = 595/672 - 595/672 simplified gives 85/96
- So, 25/96 + 35/56 = 85/96
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