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Add 6/28 and 30/75

6/28 + 30/75 is 43/70.

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,
    6/28 = 6 × 75/28 × 75 = 450/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    30/75 = 30 × 28/75 × 28 = 840/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/2100 + 840/2100 = 450 + 840/2100 = 1290/2100
  5. 1290/2100 simplified gives 43/70
  6. So, 6/28 + 30/75 = 43/70

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