Add 6/25 and 28/50
6/25 + 28/50 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
6/25 = 6 × 2/25 × 2 = 12/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
28/50 = 28 × 1/50 × 1 = 28/50 - Add the two like fractions:
12/50 + 28/50 = 12 + 28/50 = 40/50 - 40/50 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 6/25 + 28/50 = 4/5
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