Add 18/28 and 75/84
18/28 + 75/84 is 43/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
18/28 = 18 × 3/28 × 3 = 54/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
75/84 = 75 × 1/84 × 1 = 75/84 - Add the two like fractions:
54/84 + 75/84 = 54 + 75/84 = 129/84 - 129/84 simplified gives 43/28
- So, 18/28 + 75/84 = 43/28
In mixed form: 115/28
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