Add 9/28 and 25/60
9/28 + 25/60 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
9/28 = 9 × 15/28 × 15 = 135/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
25/60 = 25 × 7/60 × 7 = 175/420 - Add the two like fractions:
135/420 + 175/420 = 135 + 175/420 = 310/420 - 310/420 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 9/28 + 25/60 = 31/42
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