Add 6/25 and 28/49
6/25 + 28/49 is 142/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
6/25 = 6 × 49/25 × 49 = 294/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
28/49 = 28 × 25/49 × 25 = 700/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
294/1225 + 700/1225 = 294 + 700/1225 = 994/1225 - 994/1225 simplified gives 142/175
- So, 6/25 + 28/49 = 142/175
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