Add 16/28 and 2/75
16/28 + 2/75 is 314/525.
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,
16/28 = 16 × 75/28 × 75 = 1200/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
2/75 = 2 × 28/75 × 28 = 56/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/2100 + 56/2100 = 1200 + 56/2100 = 1256/2100 - 1256/2100 simplified gives 314/525
- So, 16/28 + 2/75 = 314/525
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