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Add 5/75 and 42/28

1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 1 14/28

5/75 + 42/28 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    5/75 = 5 × 28/75 × 28 = 140/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    42/28 = 42 × 75/28 × 75 = 3150/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/2100 + 3150/2100 = 140 + 3150/2100 = 3290/2100
  5. 3290/2100 simplified gives 47/30
  6. So, 5/75 + 42/28 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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