Add 42/75 and 24/28
42/75 + 24/28 is 248/175.
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,
42/75 = 42 × 28/75 × 28 = 1176/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
24/28 = 24 × 75/28 × 75 = 1800/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/2100 + 1800/2100 = 1176 + 1800/2100 = 2976/2100 - 2976/2100 simplified gives 248/175
- So, 42/75 + 24/28 = 248/175
In mixed form: 173/175
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