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Add 2/75 and 90/4

1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 22 2/4

2/75 + 90/4 is 3379/150.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    90/4 = 90 × 75/4 × 75 = 6750/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/300 + 6750/300 = 8 + 6750/300 = 6758/300
  5. 6758/300 simplified gives 3379/150
  6. So, 2/75 + 90/4 = 3379/150
    In mixed form: 2279/150

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