Add 70/28 and 20/75
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 20/75
70/28 + 20/75 is 83/30.
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,
70/28 = 70 × 75/28 × 75 = 5250/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
20/75 = 20 × 28/75 × 28 = 560/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
5250/2100 + 560/2100 = 5250 + 560/2100 = 5810/2100 - 5810/2100 simplified gives 83/30
- So, 70/28 + 20/75 = 83/30
In mixed form: 223/30
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