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Add 49/75 and 12/28

49/75 + 12/28 is 568/525.

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,
    49/75 = 49 × 28/75 × 28 = 1372/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    12/28 = 12 × 75/28 × 75 = 900/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1372/2100 + 900/2100 = 1372 + 900/2100 = 2272/2100
  5. 2272/2100 simplified gives 568/525
  6. So, 49/75 + 12/28 = 568/525
    In mixed form: 143/525

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