Add 1/75 and 75/14, Solve 1/75 + 5 5/14 as a fraction

Add 1/75 and 75/14

1^st number: 1/75, 2^nd number: 5 5/14

1/75 + 75/14 is 5639/1050.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 14 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
1/75 = 1 × 14/75 × 14 = 14/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
75/14 = 75 × 75/14 × 75 = 5625/1050
Add the two like fractions:
14/1050 + 5625/1050 = 14 + 5625/1050 = 5639/1050
So, 1/75 + 75/14 = 5639/1050
In mixed form: 5389/1050

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