Add 25/28 and 35/49
25/28 + 35/49 is 45/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
25/28 = 25 × 7/28 × 7 = 175/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
35/49 = 35 × 4/49 × 4 = 140/196 - Add the two like fractions:
175/196 + 140/196 = 175 + 140/196 = 315/196 - 315/196 simplified gives 45/28
- So, 25/28 + 35/49 = 45/28
In mixed form: 117/28
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