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Add 15/25 and 8/28

15/25 + 8/28 is 31/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    15/25 = 15 × 28/25 × 28 = 420/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/700 + 200/700 = 420 + 200/700 = 620/700
  5. 620/700 simplified gives 31/35
  6. So, 15/25 + 8/28 = 31/35

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