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Add 75/28 and 30/60

1^st number: 2 19/28, 2^nd number: 30/60

75/28 + 30/60 is 89/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   75/28 = 75 × 15/28 × 15 = 1125/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   30/60 = 30 × 7/60 × 7 = 210/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/420 + 210/420 = 1125 + 210/420 = 1335/420
5. 1335/420 simplified gives 89/28
6. So, 75/28 + 30/60 = 89/28
   In mixed form: 35/28

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