Add 28/18 and 2/75
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 2/75
28/18 + 2/75 is 356/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/75 = 2 × 6/75 × 6 = 12/450 - Add the two like fractions:
700/450 + 12/450 = 700 + 12/450 = 712/450 - 712/450 simplified gives 356/225
- So, 28/18 + 2/75 = 356/225
In mixed form: 1131/225
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