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Add 28/21 and 24/75

1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 24/75

28/21 + 24/75 is 124/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 75 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    28/21 = 28 × 25/21 × 25 = 700/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    24/75 = 24 × 7/75 × 7 = 168/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/525 + 168/525 = 700 + 168/525 = 868/525
  5. 868/525 simplified gives 124/75
  6. So, 28/21 + 24/75 = 124/75
    In mixed form: 149/75

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