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Add 28/4 and 36/75

1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 36/75

28/4 + 36/75 is 187/25.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    28/4 = 28 × 75/4 × 75 = 2100/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    36/75 = 36 × 4/75 × 4 = 144/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/300 + 144/300 = 2100 + 144/300 = 2244/300
  5. 2244/300 simplified gives 187/25
  6. So, 28/4 + 36/75 = 187/25
    In mixed form: 712/25

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