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Add 28/36 and 12/75

28/36 + 12/75 is 211/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 75 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    28/36 = 28 × 25/36 × 25 = 700/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    12/75 = 12 × 12/75 × 12 = 144/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/900 + 144/900 = 700 + 144/900 = 844/900
  5. 844/900 simplified gives 211/225
  6. So, 28/36 + 12/75 = 211/225

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