Add 24/28 and 45/75
24/28 + 45/75 is 51/35.
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,
24/28 = 24 × 75/28 × 75 = 1800/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
45/75 = 45 × 28/75 × 28 = 1260/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/2100 + 1260/2100 = 1800 + 1260/2100 = 3060/2100 - 3060/2100 simplified gives 51/35
- So, 24/28 + 45/75 = 51/35
In mixed form: 116/35
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