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Add 28/20 and 3/75

1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 3/75

28/20 + 3/75 is 36/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    28/20 = 28 × 15/20 × 15 = 420/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    3/75 = 3 × 4/75 × 4 = 12/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/300 + 12/300 = 420 + 12/300 = 432/300
  5. 432/300 simplified gives 36/25
  6. So, 28/20 + 3/75 = 36/25
    In mixed form: 111/25

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