Add 3/75 and 15/7, Solve 3/75 + 2 1/7 as a fraction

Add 3/75 and 15/7

1^st number: 3/75, 2^nd number: 2 1/7

3/75 + 15/7 is 382/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
3/75 = 3 × 7/75 × 7 = 21/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
15/7 = 15 × 75/7 × 75 = 1125/525
Add the two like fractions:
21/525 + 1125/525 = 21 + 1125/525 = 1146/525
1146/525 simplified gives 382/175
So, 3/75 + 15/7 = 382/175
In mixed form: 232/175

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