Add 70/75 and 24/28
70/75 + 24/28 is 188/105.
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,
70/75 = 70 × 28/75 × 28 = 1960/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
24/28 = 24 × 75/28 × 75 = 1800/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/2100 + 1800/2100 = 1960 + 1800/2100 = 3760/2100 - 3760/2100 simplified gives 188/105
- So, 70/75 + 24/28 = 188/105
In mixed form: 183/105
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