Add 54/56 and 25/72, Solve 54/56 + 25/72 as a fraction

Add 54/56 and 25/72

54/56 + 25/72 is 661/504.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
54/56 = 54 × 9/56 × 9 = 486/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
25/72 = 25 × 7/72 × 7 = 175/504
Add the two like fractions:
486/504 + 175/504 = 486 + 175/504 = 661/504
So, 54/56 + 25/72 = 661/504
In mixed form: 1157/504

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