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Add 42/28 and 96/75

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 1 21/75

42/28 + 96/75 is 139/50.

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,
    42/28 = 42 × 75/28 × 75 = 3150/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    96/75 = 96 × 28/75 × 28 = 2688/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/2100 + 2688/2100 = 3150 + 2688/2100 = 5838/2100
  5. 5838/2100 simplified gives 139/50
  6. So, 42/28 + 96/75 = 139/50
    In mixed form: 239/50

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