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Add 2/21 and 75/28

1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 2 19/28

2/21 + 75/28 is 233/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    2/21 = 2 × 4/21 × 4 = 8/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    75/28 = 75 × 3/28 × 3 = 225/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/84 + 225/84 = 8 + 225/84 = 233/84
  5. So, 2/21 + 75/28 = 233/84
    In mixed form: 265/84

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