Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 75/24 and 10/28

1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 10/28

75/24 + 10/28 is 195/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    75/24 = 75 × 7/24 × 7 = 525/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    10/28 = 10 × 6/28 × 6 = 60/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/168 + 60/168 = 525 + 60/168 = 585/168
  5. 585/168 simplified gives 195/56
  6. So, 75/24 + 10/28 = 195/56
    In mixed form: 327/56

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com