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Add 28/12 and 70/75

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 70/75

28/12 + 70/75 is 49/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   28/12 = 28 × 25/12 × 25 = 700/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/300 + 280/300 = 700 + 280/300 = 980/300
5. 980/300 simplified gives 49/15
6. So, 28/12 + 70/75 = 49/15
   In mixed form: 34/15

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