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Add 28/64 and 63/75

28/64 + 63/75 is 511/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    28/64 = 28 × 75/64 × 75 = 2100/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    63/75 = 63 × 64/75 × 64 = 4032/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/4800 + 4032/4800 = 2100 + 4032/4800 = 6132/4800
  5. 6132/4800 simplified gives 511/400
  6. So, 28/64 + 63/75 = 511/400
    In mixed form: 1111/400

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