Add 25/16 and 5/28
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 5/28
25/16 + 5/28 is 195/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
25/16 = 25 × 7/16 × 7 = 175/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
5/28 = 5 × 4/28 × 4 = 20/112 - Add the two like fractions:
175/112 + 20/112 = 175 + 20/112 = 195/112 - So, 25/16 + 5/28 = 195/112
In mixed form: 183/112
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