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Add 14/75 and 24/28

14/75 + 24/28 is 548/525.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    14/75 = 14 × 28/75 × 28 = 392/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    24/28 = 24 × 75/28 × 75 = 1800/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/2100 + 1800/2100 = 392 + 1800/2100 = 2192/2100
  5. 2192/2100 simplified gives 548/525
  6. So, 14/75 + 24/28 = 548/525
    In mixed form: 123/525

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