Add 28/20 and 1/75
1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 1/75
28/20 + 1/75 is 106/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
28/20 = 28 × 15/20 × 15 = 420/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300 - Add the two like fractions:
420/300 + 4/300 = 420 + 4/300 = 424/300 - 424/300 simplified gives 106/75
- So, 28/20 + 1/75 = 106/75
In mixed form: 131/75
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