Add 63/28 and 25/56
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 25/56
63/28 + 25/56 is 151/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
63/28 = 63 × 2/28 × 2 = 126/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
25/56 = 25 × 1/56 × 1 = 25/56 - Add the two like fractions:
126/56 + 25/56 = 126 + 25/56 = 151/56 - So, 63/28 + 25/56 = 151/56
In mixed form: 239/56
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