Add 25/28 and 6/8
25/28 + 6/8 is 23/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
25/28 = 25 × 2/28 × 2 = 50/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
6/8 = 6 × 7/8 × 7 = 42/56 - Add the two like fractions:
50/56 + 42/56 = 50 + 42/56 = 92/56 - 92/56 simplified gives 23/14
- So, 25/28 + 6/8 = 23/14
In mixed form: 19/14
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