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Add 75/96 and 5/28

75/96 + 5/28 is 215/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 28 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    75/96 = 75 × 7/96 × 7 = 525/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    5/28 = 5 × 24/28 × 24 = 120/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/672 + 120/672 = 525 + 120/672 = 645/672
  5. 645/672 simplified gives 215/224
  6. So, 75/96 + 5/28 = 215/224

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