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Add 75/28 and 10/75

1st number: 2 19/28, 2nd number: 10/75

75/28 + 10/75 is 1181/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    75/28 = 75 × 75/28 × 75 = 5625/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    10/75 = 10 × 28/75 × 28 = 280/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5625/2100 + 280/2100 = 5625 + 280/2100 = 5905/2100
  5. 5905/2100 simplified gives 1181/420
  6. So, 75/28 + 10/75 = 1181/420
    In mixed form: 2341/420

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