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Add 40/28 and 24/75

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 24/75

40/28 + 24/75 is 306/175.

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,
    40/28 = 40 × 75/28 × 75 = 3000/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    24/75 = 24 × 28/75 × 28 = 672/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3000/2100 + 672/2100 = 3000 + 672/2100 = 3672/2100
  5. 3672/2100 simplified gives 306/175
  6. So, 40/28 + 24/75 = 306/175
    In mixed form: 1131/175

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