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Add 9/28 and 27/75

9/28 + 27/75 is 477/700.

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,
    9/28 = 9 × 75/28 × 75 = 675/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    27/75 = 27 × 28/75 × 28 = 756/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/2100 + 756/2100 = 675 + 756/2100 = 1431/2100
  5. 1431/2100 simplified gives 477/700
  6. So, 9/28 + 27/75 = 477/700

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