Add 75/28 and 72/35, Solve 2 19/28 + 2 2/35 as a fraction

Add 75/28 and 72/35

1^st number: 2 19/28, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

75/28 + 72/35 is 663/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
75/28 = 75 × 5/28 × 5 = 375/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
72/35 = 72 × 4/35 × 4 = 288/140
Add the two like fractions:
375/140 + 288/140 = 375 + 288/140 = 663/140
So, 75/28 + 72/35 = 663/140
In mixed form: 4103/140

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