Add 28/18 and 12/75, Solve 1 10/18 + 12/75 as a fraction

Add 28/18 and 12/75

1^st number: 1 10/18, 2^nd number: 12/75

28/18 + 12/75 is 386/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
28/18 = 28 × 25/18 × 25 = 700/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
12/75 = 12 × 6/75 × 6 = 72/450
Add the two like fractions:
700/450 + 72/450 = 700 + 72/450 = 772/450
772/450 simplified gives 386/225
So, 28/18 + 12/75 = 386/225
In mixed form: 1161/225

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