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Add 25/18 and 1/28

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 1/28

25/18 + 1/28 is 359/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
    25/18 = 25 × 14/18 × 14 = 350/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    1/28 = 1 × 9/28 × 9 = 9/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/252 + 9/252 = 350 + 9/252 = 359/252
  5. So, 25/18 + 1/28 = 359/252
    In mixed form: 1107/252

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