Add 75/18 and 12/28, Solve 4 3/18 + 12/28 as a fraction

Add 75/18 and 12/28

1^st number: 4 3/18, 2^nd number: 12/28

75/18 + 12/28 is 193/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
75/18 = 75 × 14/18 × 14 = 1050/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
12/28 = 12 × 9/28 × 9 = 108/252
Add the two like fractions:
1050/252 + 108/252 = 1050 + 108/252 = 1158/252
1158/252 simplified gives 193/42
So, 75/18 + 12/28 = 193/42
In mixed form: 425/42

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