Add 5/8 and 25/28
5/8 + 25/28 is 85/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
5/8 = 5 × 7/8 × 7 = 35/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
25/28 = 25 × 2/28 × 2 = 50/56 - Add the two like fractions:
35/56 + 50/56 = 35 + 50/56 = 85/56 - So, 5/8 + 25/28 = 85/56
In mixed form: 129/56
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