Add 75/9 and 3/28
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 3/28
75/9 + 3/28 is 709/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
75/9 = 75 × 28/9 × 28 = 2100/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
3/28 = 3 × 9/28 × 9 = 27/252 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/252 + 27/252 = 2100 + 27/252 = 2127/252 - 2127/252 simplified gives 709/84
- So, 75/9 + 3/28 = 709/84
In mixed form: 837/84
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