Add 75/4 and 60/35
1st number: 18 3/4, 2nd number: 1 25/35
75/4 + 60/35 is 573/28.
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,
60/35 = 60 × 4/35 × 4 = 240/140 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/140 + 240/140 = 2625 + 240/140 = 2865/140 - 2865/140 simplified gives 573/28
- So, 75/4 + 60/35 = 573/28
In mixed form: 2013/28
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