Add 25/36 and 5/28
25/36 + 5/28 is 55/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
25/36 = 25 × 7/36 × 7 = 175/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
5/28 = 5 × 9/28 × 9 = 45/252 - Add the two like fractions:
175/252 + 45/252 = 175 + 45/252 = 220/252 - 220/252 simplified gives 55/63
- So, 25/36 + 5/28 = 55/63
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