Add 25/4 and 75/35
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 2 5/35
25/4 + 75/35 is 235/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
25/4 = 25 × 35/4 × 35 = 875/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
75/35 = 75 × 4/35 × 4 = 300/140 - Add the two like fractions:
875/140 + 300/140 = 875 + 300/140 = 1175/140 - 1175/140 simplified gives 235/28
- So, 25/4 + 75/35 = 235/28
In mixed form: 811/28
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