Add 25/28 and 30/60
25/28 + 30/60 is 39/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
25/28 = 25 × 15/28 × 15 = 375/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
30/60 = 30 × 7/60 × 7 = 210/420 - Add the two like fractions:
375/420 + 210/420 = 375 + 210/420 = 585/420 - 585/420 simplified gives 39/28
- So, 25/28 + 30/60 = 39/28
In mixed form: 111/28
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