Add 25/28 and 4/16
25/28 + 4/16 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
25/28 = 25 × 4/28 × 4 = 100/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112 - Add the two like fractions:
100/112 + 28/112 = 100 + 28/112 = 128/112 - 128/112 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 25/28 + 4/16 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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