Add 25/49 and 28/36, Solve 25/49 + 28/36 as a fraction

Add 25/49 and 28/36

25/49 + 28/36 is 568/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
25/49 = 25 × 36/49 × 36 = 900/1764
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
28/36 = 28 × 49/36 × 49 = 1372/1764
Add the two like fractions:
900/1764 + 1372/1764 = 900 + 1372/1764 = 2272/1764
2272/1764 simplified gives 568/441
So, 25/49 + 28/36 = 568/441
In mixed form: 1127/441

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