Add 16/25 and 28/63
16/25 + 28/63 is 244/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
16/25 = 16 × 63/25 × 63 = 1008/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
28/63 = 28 × 25/63 × 25 = 700/1575 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/1575 + 700/1575 = 1008 + 700/1575 = 1708/1575 - 1708/1575 simplified gives 244/225
- So, 16/25 + 28/63 = 244/225
In mixed form: 119/225
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