Add 28/16 and 9/75, Solve 1 12/16 + 9/75 as a fraction

Add 28/16 and 9/75

1^st number: 1 12/16, 2^nd number: 9/75

28/16 + 9/75 is 187/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
28/16 = 28 × 75/16 × 75 = 2100/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
9/75 = 9 × 16/75 × 16 = 144/1200
Add the two like fractions:
2100/1200 + 144/1200 = 2100 + 144/1200 = 2244/1200
2244/1200 simplified gives 187/100
So, 28/16 + 9/75 = 187/100
In mixed form: 187/100

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