Add 25/28 and 48/80
25/28 + 48/80 is 209/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
25/28 = 25 × 20/28 × 20 = 500/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
48/80 = 48 × 7/80 × 7 = 336/560 - Add the two like fractions:
500/560 + 336/560 = 500 + 336/560 = 836/560 - 836/560 simplified gives 209/140
- So, 25/28 + 48/80 = 209/140
In mixed form: 169/140
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