Add 8/28 and 16/25
8/28 + 16/25 is 162/175.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
16/25 = 16 × 28/25 × 28 = 448/700 - Add the two like fractions:
200/700 + 448/700 = 200 + 448/700 = 648/700 - 648/700 simplified gives 162/175
- So, 8/28 + 16/25 = 162/175
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