Add 20/28 and 48/75
20/28 + 48/75 is 237/175.
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,
20/28 = 20 × 75/28 × 75 = 1500/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
48/75 = 48 × 28/75 × 28 = 1344/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/2100 + 1344/2100 = 1500 + 1344/2100 = 2844/2100 - 2844/2100 simplified gives 237/175
- So, 20/28 + 48/75 = 237/175
In mixed form: 162/175
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