Add 36/28 and 35/75
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 35/75
36/28 + 35/75 is 184/105.
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,
35/75 = 35 × 28/75 × 28 = 980/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/2100 + 980/2100 = 2700 + 980/2100 = 3680/2100 - 3680/2100 simplified gives 184/105
- So, 36/28 + 35/75 = 184/105
In mixed form: 179/105
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