Add 28/70 and 8/25
28/70 + 8/25 is 18/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
28/70 = 28 × 5/70 × 5 = 140/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
8/25 = 8 × 14/25 × 14 = 112/350 - Add the two like fractions:
140/350 + 112/350 = 140 + 112/350 = 252/350 - 252/350 simplified gives 18/25
- So, 28/70 + 8/25 = 18/25
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