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Add 4/75 and 2/84

4/75 + 2/84 is 27/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    4/75 = 4 × 28/75 × 28 = 112/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    2/84 = 2 × 25/84 × 25 = 50/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/2100 + 50/2100 = 112 + 50/2100 = 162/2100
  5. 162/2100 simplified gives 27/350
  6. So, 4/75 + 2/84 = 27/350

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