Add 36/28 and 50/75
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 50/75
36/28 + 50/75 is 41/21.
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,
50/75 = 50 × 28/75 × 28 = 1400/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/2100 + 1400/2100 = 2700 + 1400/2100 = 4100/2100 - 4100/2100 simplified gives 41/21
- So, 36/28 + 50/75 = 41/21
In mixed form: 120/21
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 72/28+50/75 36/56+50/75 36/84+50/75