Add 28/32 and 45/75
28/32 + 45/75 is 59/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
28/32 = 28 × 75/32 × 75 = 2100/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
45/75 = 45 × 32/75 × 32 = 1440/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/2400 + 1440/2400 = 2100 + 1440/2400 = 3540/2400 - 3540/2400 simplified gives 59/40
- So, 28/32 + 45/75 = 59/40
In mixed form: 119/40
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