Add 28/25 and 8/9
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 8/9
28/25 + 8/9 is 452/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
28/25 = 28 × 9/25 × 9 = 252/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
8/9 = 8 × 25/9 × 25 = 200/225 - Add the two like fractions:
252/225 + 200/225 = 252 + 200/225 = 452/225 - So, 28/25 + 8/9 = 452/225
In mixed form: 22/225
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