Add 28/70 and 25/56
28/70 + 25/56 is 237/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
28/70 = 28 × 4/70 × 4 = 112/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
25/56 = 25 × 5/56 × 5 = 125/280 - Add the two like fractions:
112/280 + 125/280 = 112 + 125/280 = 237/280 - So, 28/70 + 25/56 = 237/280
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