Add 56/25 and 1/28
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 1/28
56/25 + 1/28 is 1593/700.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
56/25 = 56 × 28/25 × 28 = 1568/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
1/28 = 1 × 25/28 × 25 = 25/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/700 + 25/700 = 1568 + 25/700 = 1593/700 - So, 56/25 + 1/28 = 1593/700
In mixed form: 2193/700
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