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Add 28/32 and 9/75

28/32 + 9/75 is 199/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    28/32 = 28 × 75/32 × 75 = 2100/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    9/75 = 9 × 32/75 × 32 = 288/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/2400 + 288/2400 = 2100 + 288/2400 = 2388/2400
  5. 2388/2400 simplified gives 199/200
  6. So, 28/32 + 9/75 = 199/200

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