Add 75/16 and 20/28, Solve 4 11/16 + 20/28 as a fraction

Add 75/16 and 20/28

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 20/28

75/16 + 20/28 is 605/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
75/16 = 75 × 7/16 × 7 = 525/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
20/28 = 20 × 4/28 × 4 = 80/112
Add the two like fractions:
525/112 + 80/112 = 525 + 80/112 = 605/112
So, 75/16 + 20/28 = 605/112
In mixed form: 545/112

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