Add 28/9 and 72/75
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 72/75
28/9 + 72/75 is 916/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
28/9 = 28 × 25/9 × 25 = 700/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
72/75 = 72 × 3/75 × 3 = 216/225 - Add the two like fractions:
700/225 + 216/225 = 700 + 216/225 = 916/225 - So, 28/9 + 72/75 = 916/225
In mixed form: 416/225
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