Add 28/25 and 5/35
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 5/35
28/25 + 5/35 is 221/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
28/25 = 28 × 7/25 × 7 = 196/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
5/35 = 5 × 5/35 × 5 = 25/175 - Add the two like fractions:
196/175 + 25/175 = 196 + 25/175 = 221/175 - So, 28/25 + 5/35 = 221/175
In mixed form: 146/175
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