Add 75/8 and 2/28
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 2/28
75/8 + 2/28 is 529/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
75/8 = 75 × 7/8 × 7 = 525/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
2/28 = 2 × 2/28 × 2 = 4/56 - Add the two like fractions:
525/56 + 4/56 = 525 + 4/56 = 529/56 - So, 75/8 + 2/28 = 529/56
In mixed form: 925/56
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