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Add 25/50 and 21/28

25/50 + 21/28 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    25/50 = 25 × 14/50 × 14 = 350/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    21/28 = 21 × 25/28 × 25 = 525/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/700 + 525/700 = 350 + 525/700 = 875/700
  5. 875/700 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 25/50 + 21/28 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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