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Add 45/28 and 10/75

1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 10/75

45/28 + 10/75 is 731/420.

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,
    45/28 = 45 × 75/28 × 75 = 3375/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    10/75 = 10 × 28/75 × 28 = 280/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3375/2100 + 280/2100 = 3375 + 280/2100 = 3655/2100
  5. 3655/2100 simplified gives 731/420
  6. So, 45/28 + 10/75 = 731/420
    In mixed form: 1311/420

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