Add 25/28 and 8/9
25/28 + 8/9 is 449/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
25/28 = 25 × 9/28 × 9 = 225/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
8/9 = 8 × 28/9 × 28 = 224/252 - Add the two like fractions:
225/252 + 224/252 = 225 + 224/252 = 449/252 - So, 25/28 + 8/9 = 449/252
In mixed form: 1197/252
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