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Add 30/75 and 10/28

30/75 + 10/28 is 53/70.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    30/75 = 30 × 28/75 × 28 = 840/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    10/28 = 10 × 75/28 × 75 = 750/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/2100 + 750/2100 = 840 + 750/2100 = 1590/2100
  5. 1590/2100 simplified gives 53/70
  6. So, 30/75 + 10/28 = 53/70

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