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Add 25/24 and 2/28

1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 2/28

25/24 + 2/28 is 187/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    2/28 = 2 × 6/28 × 6 = 12/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/168 + 12/168 = 175 + 12/168 = 187/168
  5. So, 25/24 + 2/28 = 187/168
    In mixed form: 119/168

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