Add 28/2 and 27/75
1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 27/75
28/2 + 27/75 is 359/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
28/2 = 28 × 75/2 × 75 = 2100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/150 + 54/150 = 2100 + 54/150 = 2154/150 - 2154/150 simplified gives 359/25
- So, 28/2 + 27/75 = 359/25
In mixed form: 149/25
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