Add 28/4 and 70/75
1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 70/75
28/4 + 70/75 is 119/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
28/4 = 28 × 75/4 × 75 = 2100/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/300 + 280/300 = 2100 + 280/300 = 2380/300 - 2380/300 simplified gives 119/15
- So, 28/4 + 70/75 = 119/15
In mixed form: 714/15
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