Add 5/75 and 1/28
5/75 + 1/28 is 43/420.
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,
5/75 = 5 × 28/75 × 28 = 140/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
1/28 = 1 × 75/28 × 75 = 75/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
140/2100 + 75/2100 = 140 + 75/2100 = 215/2100 - 215/2100 simplified gives 43/420
- So, 5/75 + 1/28 = 43/420
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