Add 25/28 and 60/70
25/28 + 60/70 is 7/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 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 70 × 2 = 140,
60/70 = 60 × 2/70 × 2 = 120/140 - Add the two like fractions:
125/140 + 120/140 = 125 + 120/140 = 245/140 - 245/140 simplified gives 7/4
- So, 25/28 + 60/70 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4
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