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

Add 75/18 and 4/28

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

75/18 + 4/28 is 181/42.

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,
4/28 = 4 × 9/28 × 9 = 36/252
Add the two like fractions:
1050/252 + 36/252 = 1050 + 36/252 = 1086/252
1086/252 simplified gives 181/42
So, 75/18 + 4/28 = 181/42
In mixed form: 413/42

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