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Add 28/63 and 24/75

28/63 + 24/75 is 172/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 75 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    28/63 = 28 × 25/63 × 25 = 700/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
    24/75 = 24 × 21/75 × 21 = 504/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/1575 + 504/1575 = 700 + 504/1575 = 1204/1575
  5. 1204/1575 simplified gives 172/225
  6. So, 28/63 + 24/75 = 172/225

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