Add 2/28 and 42/75
2/28 + 42/75 is 221/350.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 75/28 × 75 = 150/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
42/75 = 42 × 28/75 × 28 = 1176/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2100 + 1176/2100 = 150 + 1176/2100 = 1326/2100 - 1326/2100 simplified gives 221/350
- So, 2/28 + 42/75 = 221/350
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