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Add 1/25 and 10/7

1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 1 3/7

1/25 + 10/7 is 257/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    1/25 = 1 × 7/25 × 7 = 7/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    10/7 = 10 × 25/7 × 25 = 250/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/175 + 250/175 = 7 + 250/175 = 257/175
  5. So, 1/25 + 10/7 = 257/175
    In mixed form: 182/175

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