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Add 24/28 and 7/75

24/28 + 7/75 is 499/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    24/28 = 24 × 75/28 × 75 = 1800/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    7/75 = 7 × 28/75 × 28 = 196/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/2100 + 196/2100 = 1800 + 196/2100 = 1996/2100
  5. 1996/2100 simplified gives 499/525
  6. So, 24/28 + 7/75 = 499/525

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