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Add 10/28 and 84/75

1st number: 10/28, 2nd number: 1 9/75

10/28 + 84/75 is 517/350.

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,
    10/28 = 10 × 75/28 × 75 = 750/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    84/75 = 84 × 28/75 × 28 = 2352/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/2100 + 2352/2100 = 750 + 2352/2100 = 3102/2100
  5. 3102/2100 simplified gives 517/350
  6. So, 10/28 + 84/75 = 517/350
    In mixed form: 1167/350

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