Add 36/28 and 1/75
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 1/75
36/28 + 1/75 is 682/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
36/28 = 36 × 75/28 × 75 = 2700/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
1/75 = 1 × 28/75 × 28 = 28/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/2100 + 28/2100 = 2700 + 28/2100 = 2728/2100 - 2728/2100 simplified gives 682/525
- So, 36/28 + 1/75 = 682/525
In mixed form: 1157/525
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