Add 28/20 and 7/75, Solve 1 8/20 + 7/75 as a fraction

Add 28/20 and 7/75

1^st number: 1 8/20, 2^nd number: 7/75

28/20 + 7/75 is 112/75.

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,
7/75 = 7 × 4/75 × 4 = 28/300
Add the two like fractions:
420/300 + 28/300 = 420 + 28/300 = 448/300
448/300 simplified gives 112/75
So, 28/20 + 7/75 = 112/75
In mixed form: 137/75

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