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Add 16/28 and 14/75

16/28 + 14/75 is 398/525.

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,
    16/28 = 16 × 75/28 × 75 = 1200/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    14/75 = 14 × 28/75 × 28 = 392/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/2100 + 392/2100 = 1200 + 392/2100 = 1592/2100
  5. 1592/2100 simplified gives 398/525
  6. So, 16/28 + 14/75 = 398/525

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