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Add 28/40 and 27/75

28/40 + 27/75 is 53/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    28/40 = 28 × 15/40 × 15 = 420/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    27/75 = 27 × 8/75 × 8 = 216/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/600 + 216/600 = 420 + 216/600 = 636/600
  5. 636/600 simplified gives 53/50
  6. So, 28/40 + 27/75 = 53/50
    In mixed form: 13/50

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