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Add 28/56 and 63/75

28/56 + 63/75 is 67/50.

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,
    63/75 = 63 × 56/75 × 56 = 3528/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/4200 + 3528/4200 = 2100 + 3528/4200 = 5628/4200
  5. 5628/4200 simplified gives 67/50
  6. So, 28/56 + 63/75 = 67/50
    In mixed form: 117/50

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