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Add 25/28 and 4/3

1st number: 25/28, 2nd number: 1 1/3

25/28 + 4/3 is 187/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 3 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    25/28 = 25 × 3/28 × 3 = 75/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    4/3 = 4 × 28/3 × 28 = 112/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/84 + 112/84 = 75 + 112/84 = 187/84
  5. So, 25/28 + 4/3 = 187/84
    In mixed form: 219/84

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