Add 25/30 and 9/28
25/30 + 9/28 is 97/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
25/30 = 25 × 14/30 × 14 = 350/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
9/28 = 9 × 15/28 × 15 = 135/420 - Add the two like fractions:
350/420 + 135/420 = 350 + 135/420 = 485/420 - 485/420 simplified gives 97/84
- So, 25/30 + 9/28 = 97/84
In mixed form: 113/84
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