Add 28/75 and 12/15
28/75 + 12/15 is 88/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
28/75 = 28 × 1/75 × 1 = 28/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
12/15 = 12 × 5/15 × 5 = 60/75 - Add the two like fractions:
28/75 + 60/75 = 28 + 60/75 = 88/75 - So, 28/75 + 12/15 = 88/75
In mixed form: 113/75
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