Add 5/75 and 7/4, Solve 5/75 + 1 3/4 as a fraction

Add 5/75 and 7/4

1^st number: 5/75, 2^nd number: 1 3/4

5/75 + 7/4 is 109/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
7/4 = 7 × 75/4 × 75 = 525/300
Add the two like fractions:
20/300 + 525/300 = 20 + 525/300 = 545/300
545/300 simplified gives 109/60
So, 5/75 + 7/4 = 109/60
In mixed form: 149/60

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