Add 49/28 and 12/25
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 12/25
49/28 + 12/25 is 223/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
49/28 = 49 × 25/28 × 25 = 1225/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
12/25 = 12 × 28/25 × 28 = 336/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/700 + 336/700 = 1225 + 336/700 = 1561/700 - 1561/700 simplified gives 223/100
- So, 49/28 + 12/25 = 223/100
In mixed form: 223/100
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