Add 28/75 and 42/49
28/75 + 42/49 is 646/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
28/75 = 28 × 49/75 × 49 = 1372/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
42/49 = 42 × 75/49 × 75 = 3150/3675 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/3675 + 3150/3675 = 1372 + 3150/3675 = 4522/3675 - 4522/3675 simplified gives 646/525
- So, 28/75 + 42/49 = 646/525
In mixed form: 1121/525
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