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Add 28/75 and 12/45

28/75 + 12/45 is 16/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    28/75 = 28 × 3/75 × 3 = 84/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    12/45 = 12 × 5/45 × 5 = 60/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/225 + 60/225 = 84 + 60/225 = 144/225
  5. 144/225 simplified gives 16/25
  6. So, 28/75 + 12/45 = 16/25

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