Add 25/28 and 4/18
25/28 + 4/18 is 281/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
25/28 = 25 × 9/28 × 9 = 225/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
4/18 = 4 × 14/18 × 14 = 56/252 - Add the two like fractions:
225/252 + 56/252 = 225 + 56/252 = 281/252 - So, 25/28 + 4/18 = 281/252
In mixed form: 129/252
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