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Add 2/4 and 72/75

2/4 + 72/75 is 73/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    2/4 = 2 × 75/4 × 75 = 150/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    72/75 = 72 × 4/75 × 4 = 288/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/300 + 288/300 = 150 + 288/300 = 438/300
  5. 438/300 simplified gives 73/50
  6. So, 2/4 + 72/75 = 73/50
    In mixed form: 123/50

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