Add 45/75 and 2/28
45/75 + 2/28 is 47/70.
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,
45/75 = 45 × 28/75 × 28 = 1260/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
2/28 = 2 × 75/28 × 75 = 150/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/2100 + 150/2100 = 1260 + 150/2100 = 1410/2100 - 1410/2100 simplified gives 47/70
- So, 45/75 + 2/28 = 47/70
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