Add 14/28 and 56/75
14/28 + 56/75 is 187/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
14/28 = 14 × 75/28 × 75 = 1050/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
56/75 = 56 × 28/75 × 28 = 1568/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/2100 + 1568/2100 = 1050 + 1568/2100 = 2618/2100 - 2618/2100 simplified gives 187/150
- So, 14/28 + 56/75 = 187/150
In mixed form: 137/150
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