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Add 48/21 and 6/75

1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 6/75

48/21 + 6/75 is 414/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 75 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    48/21 = 48 × 25/21 × 25 = 1200/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    6/75 = 6 × 7/75 × 7 = 42/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/525 + 42/525 = 1200 + 42/525 = 1242/525
  5. 1242/525 simplified gives 414/175
  6. So, 48/21 + 6/75 = 414/175
    In mixed form: 264/175

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