Add 25/4 and 28/3
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 9 1/3
25/4 + 28/3 is 187/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
25/4 = 25 × 3/4 × 3 = 75/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
28/3 = 28 × 4/3 × 4 = 112/12 - Add the two like fractions:
75/12 + 112/12 = 75 + 112/12 = 187/12 - So, 25/4 + 28/3 = 187/12
In mixed form: 157/12
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