Add 14/9 and 25/28
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 25/28
14/9 + 25/28 is 617/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
14/9 = 14 × 28/9 × 28 = 392/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
25/28 = 25 × 9/28 × 9 = 225/252 - Add the two like fractions:
392/252 + 225/252 = 392 + 225/252 = 617/252 - So, 14/9 + 25/28 = 617/252
In mixed form: 2113/252
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