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Add 75/16 and 28/75

1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 28/75

75/16 + 28/75 is 6073/1200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    75/16 = 75 × 75/16 × 75 = 5625/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    28/75 = 28 × 16/75 × 16 = 448/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5625/1200 + 448/1200 = 5625 + 448/1200 = 6073/1200
  5. So, 75/16 + 28/75 = 6073/1200
    In mixed form: 573/1200

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