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Add 28/75 and 75/90

28/75 + 75/90 is 181/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    28/75 = 28 × 6/75 × 6 = 168/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    75/90 = 75 × 5/90 × 5 = 375/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/450 + 375/450 = 168 + 375/450 = 543/450
  5. 543/450 simplified gives 181/150
  6. So, 28/75 + 75/90 = 181/150
    In mixed form: 131/150

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