Add 45/28 and 27/75
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 27/75
45/28 + 27/75 is 1377/700.
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,
45/28 = 45 × 75/28 × 75 = 3375/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
27/75 = 27 × 28/75 × 28 = 756/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/2100 + 756/2100 = 3375 + 756/2100 = 4131/2100 - 4131/2100 simplified gives 1377/700
- So, 45/28 + 27/75 = 1377/700
In mixed form: 1677/700
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