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Add 25/28 and 3/10

25/28 + 3/10 is 167/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 10 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    25/28 = 25 × 5/28 × 5 = 125/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    3/10 = 3 × 14/10 × 14 = 42/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/140 + 42/140 = 125 + 42/140 = 167/140
  5. So, 25/28 + 3/10 = 167/140
    In mixed form: 127/140

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