Add 60/28 and 8/75, Solve 2 4/28 + 8/75 as a fraction

Add 60/28 and 8/75

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 8/75

60/28 + 8/75 is 1181/525.

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,
60/28 = 60 × 75/28 × 75 = 4500/2100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
8/75 = 8 × 28/75 × 28 = 224/2100
Add the two like fractions:
4500/2100 + 224/2100 = 4500 + 224/2100 = 4724/2100
4724/2100 simplified gives 1181/525
So, 60/28 + 8/75 = 1181/525
In mixed form: 2131/525

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