Add 40/75 and 18/28
40/75 + 18/28 is 247/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
40/75 = 40 × 28/75 × 28 = 1120/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
18/28 = 18 × 75/28 × 75 = 1350/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/2100 + 1350/2100 = 1120 + 1350/2100 = 2470/2100 - 2470/2100 simplified gives 247/210
- So, 40/75 + 18/28 = 247/210
In mixed form: 137/210
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