Add 28/72 and 12/75
28/72 + 12/75 is 247/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
28/72 = 28 × 25/72 × 25 = 700/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
12/75 = 12 × 24/75 × 24 = 288/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1800 + 288/1800 = 700 + 288/1800 = 988/1800 - 988/1800 simplified gives 247/450
- So, 28/72 + 12/75 = 247/450
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