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Add 20/75 and 28/6

1st number: 20/75, 2nd number: 4 4/6

20/75 + 28/6 is 74/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/150 + 700/150 = 40 + 700/150 = 740/150
  5. 740/150 simplified gives 74/15
  6. So, 20/75 + 28/6 = 74/15
    In mixed form: 414/15

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