Add 28/25 and 16/6
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 2 4/6
28/25 + 16/6 is 284/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
28/25 = 28 × 6/25 × 6 = 168/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150 - Add the two like fractions:
168/150 + 400/150 = 168 + 400/150 = 568/150 - 568/150 simplified gives 284/75
- So, 28/25 + 16/6 = 284/75
In mixed form: 359/75
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