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Add 28/84 and 7/25

28/84 + 7/25 is 46/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    28/84 = 28 × 25/84 × 25 = 700/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    7/25 = 7 × 84/25 × 84 = 588/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/2100 + 588/2100 = 700 + 588/2100 = 1288/2100
  5. 1288/2100 simplified gives 46/75
  6. So, 28/84 + 7/25 = 46/75

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