Add 15/25 and 8/28
15/25 + 8/28 is 31/35.
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,
15/25 = 15 × 28/25 × 28 = 420/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700 - Add the two like fractions:
420/700 + 200/700 = 420 + 200/700 = 620/700 - 620/700 simplified gives 31/35
- So, 15/25 + 8/28 = 31/35
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