Add 28/75 and 50/60
28/75 + 50/60 is 181/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
28/75 = 28 × 4/75 × 4 = 112/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300 - Add the two like fractions:
112/300 + 250/300 = 112 + 250/300 = 362/300 - 362/300 simplified gives 181/150
- So, 28/75 + 50/60 = 181/150
In mixed form: 131/150
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