Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 21/25 and 8/28

21/25 + 8/28 is 197/175.

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,
    21/25 = 21 × 28/25 × 28 = 588/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/700 + 200/700 = 588 + 200/700 = 788/700
  5. 788/700 simplified gives 197/175
  6. So, 21/25 + 8/28 = 197/175
    In mixed form: 122/175

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com