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Add 5/2 and 42/56

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 42/56

5/2 + 42/56 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
    5/2 = 5 × 28/2 × 28 = 140/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/56 + 42/56 = 140 + 42/56 = 182/56
  5. 182/56 simplified gives 13/4
  6. So, 5/2 + 42/56 = 13/4
    In mixed form: 31/4

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