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Add 2/75 and 50/7

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

2/75 + 50/7 is 3764/525.

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,
    50/7 = 50 × 75/7 × 75 = 3750/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/525 + 3750/525 = 14 + 3750/525 = 3764/525
  5. So, 2/75 + 50/7 = 3764/525
    In mixed form: 789/525

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