Add 25/28 and 35/50
25/28 + 35/50 is 223/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 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 50 × 14 = 700,
35/50 = 35 × 14/50 × 14 = 490/700 - Add the two like fractions:
625/700 + 490/700 = 625 + 490/700 = 1115/700 - 1115/700 simplified gives 223/140
- So, 25/28 + 35/50 = 223/140
In mixed form: 183/140
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