Add 42/25 and 12/56
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 12/56
42/25 + 12/56 is 663/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
42/25 = 42 × 56/25 × 56 = 2352/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
12/56 = 12 × 25/56 × 25 = 300/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/1400 + 300/1400 = 2352 + 300/1400 = 2652/1400 - 2652/1400 simplified gives 663/350
- So, 42/25 + 12/56 = 663/350
In mixed form: 1313/350
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