Add 75/4 and 15/35
1st number: 18 3/4, 2nd number: 15/35
75/4 + 15/35 is 537/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
75/4 = 75 × 35/4 × 35 = 2625/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
15/35 = 15 × 4/35 × 4 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/140 + 60/140 = 2625 + 60/140 = 2685/140 - 2685/140 simplified gives 537/28
- So, 75/4 + 15/35 = 537/28
In mixed form: 195/28
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