Add 75/24 and 3/28
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 3/28
75/24 + 3/28 is 181/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
75/24 = 75 × 7/24 × 7 = 525/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
3/28 = 3 × 6/28 × 6 = 18/168 - Add the two like fractions:
525/168 + 18/168 = 525 + 18/168 = 543/168 - 543/168 simplified gives 181/56
- So, 75/24 + 3/28 = 181/56
In mixed form: 313/56
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