Add 28/36 and 16/25
28/36 + 16/25 is 319/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
28/36 = 28 × 25/36 × 25 = 700/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
16/25 = 16 × 36/25 × 36 = 576/900 - Add the two like fractions:
700/900 + 576/900 = 700 + 576/900 = 1276/900 - 1276/900 simplified gives 319/225
- So, 28/36 + 16/25 = 319/225
In mixed form: 194/225
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