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Add 25/10 and 42/28

1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 1 14/28

25/10 + 42/28 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    25/10 = 25 × 14/10 × 14 = 350/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/140 + 210/140 = 350 + 210/140 = 560/140
  5. 560/140 simplified gives 4/1
  6. So, 25/10 + 42/28 = 4/1

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