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Add 1/28 and 90/75

1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 1 15/75

1/28 + 90/75 is 173/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    1/28 = 1 × 75/28 × 75 = 75/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    90/75 = 90 × 28/75 × 28 = 2520/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/2100 + 2520/2100 = 75 + 2520/2100 = 2595/2100
  5. 2595/2100 simplified gives 173/140
  6. So, 1/28 + 90/75 = 173/140
    In mixed form: 133/140

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