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Add 28/75 and 14/30

28/75 + 14/30 is 21/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    14/30 = 14 × 5/30 × 5 = 70/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/150 + 70/150 = 56 + 70/150 = 126/150
  5. 126/150 simplified gives 21/25
  6. So, 28/75 + 14/30 = 21/25

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