Add 28/6 and 50/25
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 2 0/25
28/6 + 50/25 is 20/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
50/25 = 50 × 6/25 × 6 = 300/150 - Add the two like fractions:
700/150 + 300/150 = 700 + 300/150 = 1000/150 - 1000/150 simplified gives 20/3
- So, 28/6 + 50/25 = 20/3
In mixed form: 62/3
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