Add 56/64 and 25/54
56/64 + 25/54 is 289/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
56/64 = 56 × 27/64 × 27 = 1512/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
25/54 = 25 × 32/54 × 32 = 800/1728 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/1728 + 800/1728 = 1512 + 800/1728 = 2312/1728 - 2312/1728 simplified gives 289/216
- So, 56/64 + 25/54 = 289/216
In mixed form: 173/216
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