Add 28/70 and 49/75
28/70 + 49/75 is 79/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
28/70 = 28 × 15/70 × 15 = 420/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
49/75 = 49 × 14/75 × 14 = 686/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
420/1050 + 686/1050 = 420 + 686/1050 = 1106/1050 - 1106/1050 simplified gives 79/75
- So, 28/70 + 49/75 = 79/75
In mixed form: 14/75
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