Add 28/75 and 90/36, Solve 28/75 + 2 18/36 as a fraction

Add 28/75 and 90/36

1^st number: 28/75, 2^nd number: 2 18/36

28/75 + 90/36 is 431/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
28/75 = 28 × 12/75 × 12 = 336/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
90/36 = 90 × 25/36 × 25 = 2250/900
Add the two like fractions:
336/900 + 2250/900 = 336 + 2250/900 = 2586/900
2586/900 simplified gives 431/150
So, 28/75 + 90/36 = 431/150
In mixed form: 2131/150

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