Add 25/28 and 35/70
25/28 + 35/70 is 39/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
25/28 = 25 × 5/28 × 5 = 125/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
35/70 = 35 × 2/70 × 2 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
125/140 + 70/140 = 125 + 70/140 = 195/140 - 195/140 simplified gives 39/28
- So, 25/28 + 35/70 = 39/28
In mixed form: 111/28
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