Add 28/48 and 16/25
28/48 + 16/25 is 367/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
28/48 = 28 × 25/48 × 25 = 700/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
16/25 = 16 × 48/25 × 48 = 768/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1200 + 768/1200 = 700 + 768/1200 = 1468/1200 - 1468/1200 simplified gives 367/300
- So, 28/48 + 16/25 = 367/300
In mixed form: 167/300
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