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Add 96/2 and 28/75

1st number: 48 0/2, 2nd number: 28/75

96/2 + 28/75 is 3628/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    96/2 = 96 × 75/2 × 75 = 7200/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7200/150 + 56/150 = 7200 + 56/150 = 7256/150
  5. 7256/150 simplified gives 3628/75
  6. So, 96/2 + 28/75 = 3628/75
    In mixed form: 4828/75

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