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Add 28/75 and 35/48

28/75 + 35/48 is 441/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    28/75 = 28 × 16/75 × 16 = 448/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    35/48 = 35 × 25/48 × 25 = 875/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/1200 + 875/1200 = 448 + 875/1200 = 1323/1200
  5. 1323/1200 simplified gives 441/400
  6. So, 28/75 + 35/48 = 441/400
    In mixed form: 141/400

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