Add 10/25 and 28/56
10/25 + 28/56 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
10/25 = 10 × 56/25 × 56 = 560/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
28/56 = 28 × 25/56 × 25 = 700/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
560/1400 + 700/1400 = 560 + 700/1400 = 1260/1400 - 1260/1400 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 10/25 + 28/56 = 9/10
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