Add 20/28 and 49/75
20/28 + 49/75 is 718/525.
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,
49/75 = 49 × 28/75 × 28 = 1372/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/2100 + 1372/2100 = 1500 + 1372/2100 = 2872/2100 - 2872/2100 simplified gives 718/525
- So, 20/28 + 49/75 = 718/525
In mixed form: 1193/525
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