Add 28/12 and 14/25
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 14/25
28/12 + 14/25 is 217/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
28/12 = 28 × 25/12 × 25 = 700/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
14/25 = 14 × 12/25 × 12 = 168/300 - Add the two like fractions:
700/300 + 168/300 = 700 + 168/300 = 868/300 - 868/300 simplified gives 217/75
- So, 28/12 + 14/25 = 217/75
In mixed form: 267/75
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