Add 28/25 and 16/18
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 16/18
28/25 + 16/18 is 452/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
28/25 = 28 × 18/25 × 18 = 504/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450 - Add the two like fractions:
504/450 + 400/450 = 504 + 400/450 = 904/450 - 904/450 simplified gives 452/225
- So, 28/25 + 16/18 = 452/225
In mixed form: 22/225
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