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Add 30/28 and 30/75

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 30/75

30/28 + 30/75 is 103/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    30/28 = 30 × 75/28 × 75 = 2250/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    30/75 = 30 × 28/75 × 28 = 840/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/2100 + 840/2100 = 2250 + 840/2100 = 3090/2100
  5. 3090/2100 simplified gives 103/70
  6. So, 30/28 + 30/75 = 103/70
    In mixed form: 133/70

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