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Add 28/60 and 60/75

28/60 + 60/75 is 19/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    28/60 = 28 × 5/60 × 5 = 140/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    60/75 = 60 × 4/75 × 4 = 240/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/300 + 240/300 = 140 + 240/300 = 380/300
  5. 380/300 simplified gives 19/15
  6. So, 28/60 + 60/75 = 19/15
    In mixed form: 14/15

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