Add 15/75 and 3/28
15/75 + 3/28 is 43/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
15/75 = 15 × 28/75 × 28 = 420/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
3/28 = 3 × 75/28 × 75 = 225/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
420/2100 + 225/2100 = 420 + 225/2100 = 645/2100 - 645/2100 simplified gives 43/140
- So, 15/75 + 3/28 = 43/140
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