Add 72/75 and 18/28
72/75 + 18/28 is 561/350.
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,
72/75 = 72 × 28/75 × 28 = 2016/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
18/28 = 18 × 75/28 × 75 = 1350/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/2100 + 1350/2100 = 2016 + 1350/2100 = 3366/2100 - 3366/2100 simplified gives 561/350
- So, 72/75 + 18/28 = 561/350
In mixed form: 1211/350
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