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Add 6/28 and 80/75

1st number: 6/28, 2nd number: 1 5/75

6/28 + 80/75 is 269/210.

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,
    6/28 = 6 × 75/28 × 75 = 450/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    80/75 = 80 × 28/75 × 28 = 2240/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/2100 + 2240/2100 = 450 + 2240/2100 = 2690/2100
  5. 2690/2100 simplified gives 269/210
  6. So, 6/28 + 80/75 = 269/210
    In mixed form: 159/210

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