Add 25/28 and 20/25
25/28 + 20/25 is 237/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
25/28 = 25 × 25/28 × 25 = 625/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
20/25 = 20 × 28/25 × 28 = 560/700 - Add the two like fractions:
625/700 + 560/700 = 625 + 560/700 = 1185/700 - 1185/700 simplified gives 237/140
- So, 25/28 + 20/25 = 237/140
In mixed form: 197/140
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