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Add 45/28 and 2/75

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

45/28 + 2/75 is 3431/2100.

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,
    2/75 = 2 × 28/75 × 28 = 56/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3375/2100 + 56/2100 = 3375 + 56/2100 = 3431/2100
  5. So, 45/28 + 2/75 = 3431/2100
    In mixed form: 11331/2100

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