Add 28/25 and 18/35, Solve 1 3/25 + 18/35 as a fraction

Add 28/25 and 18/35

1^st number: 1 3/25, 2^nd number: 18/35

28/25 + 18/35 is 286/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
28/25 = 28 × 7/25 × 7 = 196/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
18/35 = 18 × 5/35 × 5 = 90/175
Add the two like fractions:
196/175 + 90/175 = 196 + 90/175 = 286/175
So, 28/25 + 18/35 = 286/175
In mixed form: 1111/175

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