Add 28/56 and 16/25
28/56 + 16/25 is 57/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
28/56 = 28 × 25/56 × 25 = 700/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
16/25 = 16 × 56/25 × 56 = 896/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1400 + 896/1400 = 700 + 896/1400 = 1596/1400 - 1596/1400 simplified gives 57/50
- So, 28/56 + 16/25 = 57/50
In mixed form: 17/50
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