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Add 10/28 and 12/75

10/28 + 12/75 is 181/350.

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,
    10/28 = 10 × 75/28 × 75 = 750/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    12/75 = 12 × 28/75 × 28 = 336/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/2100 + 336/2100 = 750 + 336/2100 = 1086/2100
  5. 1086/2100 simplified gives 181/350
  6. So, 10/28 + 12/75 = 181/350

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