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Add 70/28 and 12/75

1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 12/75

70/28 + 12/75 is 133/50.

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,
    70/28 = 70 × 75/28 × 75 = 5250/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    12/75 = 12 × 28/75 × 28 = 336/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5250/2100 + 336/2100 = 5250 + 336/2100 = 5586/2100
  5. 5586/2100 simplified gives 133/50
  6. So, 70/28 + 12/75 = 133/50
    In mixed form: 233/50

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