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Add 2/75 and 7/28

2/75 + 7/28 is 83/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    2/75 = 2 × 28/75 × 28 = 56/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    7/28 = 7 × 75/28 × 75 = 525/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/2100 + 525/2100 = 56 + 525/2100 = 581/2100
  5. 581/2100 simplified gives 83/300
  6. So, 2/75 + 7/28 = 83/300

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