Add 18/75 and 12/28
18/75 + 12/28 is 117/175.
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,
18/75 = 18 × 28/75 × 28 = 504/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
12/28 = 12 × 75/28 × 75 = 900/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
504/2100 + 900/2100 = 504 + 900/2100 = 1404/2100 - 1404/2100 simplified gives 117/175
- So, 18/75 + 12/28 = 117/175
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