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Add 28/75 and 42/60

28/75 + 42/60 is 161/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    28/75 = 28 × 4/75 × 4 = 112/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/300 + 210/300 = 112 + 210/300 = 322/300
  5. 322/300 simplified gives 161/150
  6. So, 28/75 + 42/60 = 161/150
    In mixed form: 111/150

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