Add 25/28 and 7/9, Solve 25/28 + 7/9 as a fraction

Add 25/28 and 7/9

25/28 + 7/9 is 421/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
25/28 = 25 × 9/28 × 9 = 225/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
7/9 = 7 × 28/9 × 28 = 196/252
Add the two like fractions:
225/252 + 196/252 = 225 + 196/252 = 421/252
So, 25/28 + 7/9 = 421/252
In mixed form: 1169/252

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