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Add 72/75 and 28/49

72/75 + 28/49 is 268/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
    72/75 = 72 × 49/75 × 49 = 3528/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    28/49 = 28 × 75/49 × 75 = 2100/3675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/3675 + 2100/3675 = 3528 + 2100/3675 = 5628/3675
  5. 5628/3675 simplified gives 268/175
  6. So, 72/75 + 28/49 = 268/175
    In mixed form: 193/175

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