Add 5/75 and 2/7
5/75 + 2/7 is 37/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
5/75 = 5 × 7/75 × 7 = 35/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
2/7 = 2 × 75/7 × 75 = 150/525 - Add the two like fractions:
35/525 + 150/525 = 35 + 150/525 = 185/525 - 185/525 simplified gives 37/105
- So, 5/75 + 2/7 = 37/105
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