Add 45/28 and 60/75
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 60/75
45/28 + 60/75 is 337/140.
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,
60/75 = 60 × 28/75 × 28 = 1680/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/2100 + 1680/2100 = 3375 + 1680/2100 = 5055/2100 - 5055/2100 simplified gives 337/140
- So, 45/28 + 60/75 = 337/140
In mixed form: 257/140
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