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Add 28/18 and 84/75

1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 1 9/75

28/18 + 84/75 is 602/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 75 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    28/18 = 28 × 25/18 × 25 = 700/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    84/75 = 84 × 6/75 × 6 = 504/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/450 + 504/450 = 700 + 504/450 = 1204/450
  5. 1204/450 simplified gives 602/225
  6. So, 28/18 + 84/75 = 602/225
    In mixed form: 2152/225

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