Add 10/25 and 28/7, Solve 10/25 + 4 0/7 as a fraction

Add 10/25 and 28/7

1^st number: 10/25, 2^nd number: 4 0/7

10/25 + 28/7 is 22/5.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
10/25 = 10 × 7/25 × 7 = 70/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
28/7 = 28 × 25/7 × 25 = 700/175
Add the two like fractions:
70/175 + 700/175 = 70 + 700/175 = 770/175
770/175 simplified gives 22/5
So, 10/25 + 28/7 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5

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