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Add 32/75 and 30/4

1st number: 32/75, 2nd number: 7 2/4

32/75 + 30/4 is 1189/150.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    32/75 = 32 × 4/75 × 4 = 128/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    30/4 = 30 × 75/4 × 75 = 2250/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/300 + 2250/300 = 128 + 2250/300 = 2378/300
  5. 2378/300 simplified gives 1189/150
  6. So, 32/75 + 30/4 = 1189/150
    In mixed form: 7139/150

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