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Add 32/28 and 2/75

1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 2/75

32/28 + 2/75 is 614/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    32/28 = 32 × 75/28 × 75 = 2400/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    2/75 = 2 × 28/75 × 28 = 56/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/2100 + 56/2100 = 2400 + 56/2100 = 2456/2100
  5. 2456/2100 simplified gives 614/525
  6. So, 32/28 + 2/75 = 614/525
    In mixed form: 189/525

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