Add 7/28 and 25/50
7/28 + 25/50 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
7/28 = 7 × 25/28 × 25 = 175/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
25/50 = 25 × 14/50 × 14 = 350/700 - Add the two like fractions:
175/700 + 350/700 = 175 + 350/700 = 525/700 - 525/700 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 7/28 + 25/50 = 3/4
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