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Add 2/3 and 4/75

2/3 + 4/75 is 18/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 75 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    2/3 = 2 × 25/3 × 25 = 50/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    4/75 = 4 × 1/75 × 1 = 4/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/75 + 4/75 = 50 + 4/75 = 54/75
  5. 54/75 simplified gives 18/25
  6. So, 2/3 + 4/75 = 18/25

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