Add 25/27 and 27/28
25/27 + 27/28 is 1429/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
25/27 = 25 × 28/27 × 28 = 700/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
27/28 = 27 × 27/28 × 27 = 729/756 - Add the two like fractions:
700/756 + 729/756 = 700 + 729/756 = 1429/756 - So, 25/27 + 27/28 = 1429/756
In mixed form: 1673/756
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