Add 28/18 and 70/75
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 70/75
28/18 + 70/75 is 112/45.
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,
70/75 = 70 × 6/75 × 6 = 420/450 - Add the two like fractions:
700/450 + 420/450 = 700 + 420/450 = 1120/450 - 1120/450 simplified gives 112/45
- So, 28/18 + 70/75 = 112/45
In mixed form: 222/45
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