Add 5/25 and 3/28
5/25 + 3/28 is 43/140.
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,
3/28 = 3 × 25/28 × 25 = 75/700 - Add the two like fractions:
140/700 + 75/700 = 140 + 75/700 = 215/700 - 215/700 simplified gives 43/140
- So, 5/25 + 3/28 = 43/140
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