Add 28/63 and 72/75
28/63 + 72/75 is 316/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 75 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
28/63 = 28 × 25/63 × 25 = 700/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
72/75 = 72 × 21/75 × 21 = 1512/1575 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1575 + 1512/1575 = 700 + 1512/1575 = 2212/1575 - 2212/1575 simplified gives 316/225
- So, 28/63 + 72/75 = 316/225
In mixed form: 191/225
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