Add 25/28 and 60/84
25/28 + 60/84 is 45/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
25/28 = 25 × 3/28 × 3 = 75/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
60/84 = 60 × 1/84 × 1 = 60/84 - Add the two like fractions:
75/84 + 60/84 = 75 + 60/84 = 135/84 - 135/84 simplified gives 45/28
- So, 25/28 + 60/84 = 45/28
In mixed form: 117/28
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