Add 28/25 and 6/96
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 6/96
28/25 + 6/96 is 473/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
28/25 = 28 × 96/25 × 96 = 2688/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
6/96 = 6 × 25/96 × 25 = 150/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/2400 + 150/2400 = 2688 + 150/2400 = 2838/2400 - 2838/2400 simplified gives 473/400
- So, 28/25 + 6/96 = 473/400
In mixed form: 173/400
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