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Add 28/75 and 14/96

28/75 + 14/96 is 623/1200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    28/75 = 28 × 32/75 × 32 = 896/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    14/96 = 14 × 25/96 × 25 = 350/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/2400 + 350/2400 = 896 + 350/2400 = 1246/2400
  5. 1246/2400 simplified gives 623/1200
  6. So, 28/75 + 14/96 = 623/1200

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