Add 2/75 and 42/28
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 1 14/28
2/75 + 42/28 is 229/150.
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,
2/75 = 2 × 28/75 × 28 = 56/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
42/28 = 42 × 75/28 × 75 = 3150/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
56/2100 + 3150/2100 = 56 + 3150/2100 = 3206/2100 - 3206/2100 simplified gives 229/150
- So, 2/75 + 42/28 = 229/150
In mixed form: 179/150
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