Add 28/90 and 36/75
28/90 + 36/75 is 178/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
28/90 = 28 × 5/90 × 5 = 140/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
36/75 = 36 × 6/75 × 6 = 216/450 - Add the two like fractions:
140/450 + 216/450 = 140 + 216/450 = 356/450 - 356/450 simplified gives 178/225
- So, 28/90 + 36/75 = 178/225
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