Add 25/6 and 2/28
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 2/28
25/6 + 2/28 is 89/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
25/6 = 25 × 14/6 × 14 = 350/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84 - Add the two like fractions:
350/84 + 6/84 = 350 + 6/84 = 356/84 - 356/84 simplified gives 89/21
- So, 25/6 + 2/28 = 89/21
In mixed form: 45/21
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