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Add 90/28 and 14/75

1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 14/75

90/28 + 14/75 is 3571/1050.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    90/28 = 90 × 75/28 × 75 = 6750/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    14/75 = 14 × 28/75 × 28 = 392/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6750/2100 + 392/2100 = 6750 + 392/2100 = 7142/2100
  5. 7142/2100 simplified gives 3571/1050
  6. So, 90/28 + 14/75 = 3571/1050
    In mixed form: 3421/1050

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