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Add 42/75 and 6/28

42/75 + 6/28 is 271/350.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    42/75 = 42 × 28/75 × 28 = 1176/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    6/28 = 6 × 75/28 × 75 = 450/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/2100 + 450/2100 = 1176 + 450/2100 = 1626/2100
  5. 1626/2100 simplified gives 271/350
  6. So, 42/75 + 6/28 = 271/350

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