Add 28/6 and 12/25, Solve 4 4/6 + 12/25 as a fraction

Add 28/6 and 12/25

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 12/25

28/6 + 12/25 is 386/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
12/25 = 12 × 6/25 × 6 = 72/150
Add the two like fractions:
700/150 + 72/150 = 700 + 72/150 = 772/150
772/150 simplified gives 386/75
So, 28/6 + 12/25 = 386/75
In mixed form: 511/75

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