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Add 20/28 and 28/75

20/28 + 28/75 is 571/525.

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,
    20/28 = 20 × 75/28 × 75 = 1500/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    28/75 = 28 × 28/75 × 28 = 784/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/2100 + 784/2100 = 1500 + 784/2100 = 2284/2100
  5. 2284/2100 simplified gives 571/525
  6. So, 20/28 + 28/75 = 571/525
    In mixed form: 146/525

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