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Add 28/56 and 10/75

28/56 + 10/75 is 19/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    28/56 = 28 × 75/56 × 75 = 2100/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    10/75 = 10 × 56/75 × 56 = 560/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/4200 + 560/4200 = 2100 + 560/4200 = 2660/4200
  5. 2660/4200 simplified gives 19/30
  6. So, 28/56 + 10/75 = 19/30

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