Add 9/14 and 25/56
9/14 + 25/56 is 61/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
9/14 = 9 × 4/14 × 4 = 36/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
25/56 = 25 × 1/56 × 1 = 25/56 - Add the two like fractions:
36/56 + 25/56 = 36 + 25/56 = 61/56 - So, 9/14 + 25/56 = 61/56
In mixed form: 15/56
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