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Add 49/28 and 27/75

1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 27/75

49/28 + 27/75 is 211/100.

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,
    49/28 = 49 × 75/28 × 75 = 3675/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    27/75 = 27 × 28/75 × 28 = 756/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/2100 + 756/2100 = 3675 + 756/2100 = 4431/2100
  5. 4431/2100 simplified gives 211/100
  6. So, 49/28 + 27/75 = 211/100
    In mixed form: 211/100

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