Add 25/28 and 5/35
25/28 + 5/35 is 29/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
5/35 = 5 × 4/35 × 4 = 20/140 - Add the two like fractions:
125/140 + 20/140 = 125 + 20/140 = 145/140 - 145/140 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 25/28 + 5/35 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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