Add 25/10 and 15/28
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 15/28
25/10 + 15/28 is 85/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
25/10 = 25 × 14/10 × 14 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 75/140 = 350 + 75/140 = 425/140 - 425/140 simplified gives 85/28
- So, 25/10 + 15/28 = 85/28
In mixed form: 31/28
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