Add 81/56 and 24/25
1st number: 1 25/56, 2nd number: 24/25
81/56 + 24/25 is 3369/1400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
81/56 = 81 × 25/56 × 25 = 2025/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
24/25 = 24 × 56/25 × 56 = 1344/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/1400 + 1344/1400 = 2025 + 1344/1400 = 3369/1400 - So, 81/56 + 24/25 = 3369/1400
In mixed form: 2569/1400
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