Add 25/10 and 63/28, Solve 2 5/10 + 2 7/28 as a fraction

Add 25/10 and 63/28

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

25/10 + 63/28 is 19/4.

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,
63/28 = 63 × 5/28 × 5 = 315/140
Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 315/140 = 350 + 315/140 = 665/140
665/140 simplified gives 19/4
So, 25/10 + 63/28 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4

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