Add 2/25 and 21/28
2/25 + 21/28 is 83/100.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 28/25 × 28 = 56/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
21/28 = 21 × 25/28 × 25 = 525/700 - Add the two like fractions:
56/700 + 525/700 = 56 + 525/700 = 581/700 - 581/700 simplified gives 83/100
- So, 2/25 + 21/28 = 83/100
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