Add 28/75 and 30/45
28/75 + 30/45 is 26/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
28/75 = 28 × 3/75 × 3 = 84/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
30/45 = 30 × 5/45 × 5 = 150/225 - Add the two like fractions:
84/225 + 150/225 = 84 + 150/225 = 234/225 - 234/225 simplified gives 26/25
- So, 28/75 + 30/45 = 26/25
In mixed form: 11/25
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