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Add 5/28 and 30/75

5/28 + 30/75 is 81/140.

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,
    5/28 = 5 × 75/28 × 75 = 375/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    30/75 = 30 × 28/75 × 28 = 840/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/2100 + 840/2100 = 375 + 840/2100 = 1215/2100
  5. 1215/2100 simplified gives 81/140
  6. So, 5/28 + 30/75 = 81/140

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