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Add 14/28 and 45/75

14/28 + 45/75 is 11/10.

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,
    14/28 = 14 × 75/28 × 75 = 1050/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    45/75 = 45 × 28/75 × 28 = 1260/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/2100 + 1260/2100 = 1050 + 1260/2100 = 2310/2100
  5. 2310/2100 simplified gives 11/10
  6. So, 14/28 + 45/75 = 11/10
    In mixed form: 11/10

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