Add 20/10 and 28/75
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 28/75
20/10 + 28/75 is 178/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
20/10 = 20 × 15/10 × 15 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150 - Add the two like fractions:
300/150 + 56/150 = 300 + 56/150 = 356/150 - 356/150 simplified gives 178/75
- So, 20/10 + 28/75 = 178/75
In mixed form: 228/75
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