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Add 24/75 and 27/28

24/75 + 27/28 is 899/700.

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,
    24/75 = 24 × 28/75 × 28 = 672/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    27/28 = 27 × 75/28 × 75 = 2025/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/2100 + 2025/2100 = 672 + 2025/2100 = 2697/2100
  5. 2697/2100 simplified gives 899/700
  6. So, 24/75 + 27/28 = 899/700
    In mixed form: 1199/700

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