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Add 45/28 and 50/75

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 50/75

45/28 + 50/75 is 191/84.

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,
   50/75 = 50 × 28/75 × 28 = 1400/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3375/2100 + 1400/2100 = 3375 + 1400/2100 = 4775/2100
5. 4775/2100 simplified gives 191/84
6. So, 45/28 + 50/75 = 191/84
   In mixed form: 223/84

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