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Add 6/75 and 27/28

6/75 + 27/28 is 731/700.

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,
    6/75 = 6 × 28/75 × 28 = 168/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    27/28 = 27 × 75/28 × 75 = 2025/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/2100 + 2025/2100 = 168 + 2025/2100 = 2193/2100
  5. 2193/2100 simplified gives 731/700
  6. So, 6/75 + 27/28 = 731/700
    In mixed form: 131/700

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