Add 28/10 and 49/75
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 49/75
28/10 + 49/75 is 259/75.
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,
28/10 = 28 × 15/10 × 15 = 420/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
49/75 = 49 × 2/75 × 2 = 98/150 - Add the two like fractions:
420/150 + 98/150 = 420 + 98/150 = 518/150 - 518/150 simplified gives 259/75
- So, 28/10 + 49/75 = 259/75
In mixed form: 334/75
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