Add 25/45 and 15/28
25/45 + 15/28 is 275/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
25/45 = 25 × 28/45 × 28 = 700/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
15/28 = 15 × 45/28 × 45 = 675/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1260 + 675/1260 = 700 + 675/1260 = 1375/1260 - 1375/1260 simplified gives 275/252
- So, 25/45 + 15/28 = 275/252
In mixed form: 123/252
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