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Add 18/28 and 40/25

1st number: 18/28, 2nd number: 1 15/25

18/28 + 40/25 is 157/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    18/28 = 18 × 25/28 × 25 = 450/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    40/25 = 40 × 28/25 × 28 = 1120/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/700 + 1120/700 = 450 + 1120/700 = 1570/700
  5. 1570/700 simplified gives 157/70
  6. So, 18/28 + 40/25 = 157/70
    In mixed form: 217/70

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