Add 10/25 and 5/28
10/25 + 5/28 is 81/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
10/25 = 10 × 28/25 × 28 = 280/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
5/28 = 5 × 25/28 × 25 = 125/700 - Add the two like fractions:
280/700 + 125/700 = 280 + 125/700 = 405/700 - 405/700 simplified gives 81/140
- So, 10/25 + 5/28 = 81/140
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