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Add 2/75 and 28/7

1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 4 0/7

2/75 + 28/7 is 302/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 7 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    2/75 = 2 × 7/75 × 7 = 14/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
    28/7 = 28 × 75/7 × 75 = 2100/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/525 + 2100/525 = 14 + 2100/525 = 2114/525
  5. 2114/525 simplified gives 302/75
  6. So, 2/75 + 28/7 = 302/75
    In mixed form: 42/75

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