Add 5/25 and 25/28
5/25 + 25/28 is 153/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
5/25 = 5 × 28/25 × 28 = 140/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
25/28 = 25 × 25/28 × 25 = 625/700 - Add the two like fractions:
140/700 + 625/700 = 140 + 625/700 = 765/700 - 765/700 simplified gives 153/140
- So, 5/25 + 25/28 = 153/140
In mixed form: 113/140
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