Add 28/84 and 16/25
28/84 + 16/25 is 73/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
28/84 = 28 × 25/84 × 25 = 700/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
16/25 = 16 × 84/25 × 84 = 1344/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
700/2100 + 1344/2100 = 700 + 1344/2100 = 2044/2100 - 2044/2100 simplified gives 73/75
- So, 28/84 + 16/25 = 73/75
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