Add 5/75 and 28/7, Solve 5/75 + 4 0/7 as a fraction

Add 5/75 and 28/7

1^st number: 5/75, 2^nd number: 4 0/7

5/75 + 28/7 is 61/15.

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,
28/7 = 28 × 75/7 × 75 = 2100/525
Add the two like fractions:
35/525 + 2100/525 = 35 + 2100/525 = 2135/525
2135/525 simplified gives 61/15
So, 5/75 + 28/7 = 61/15
In mixed form: 41/15

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