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Add 63/28 and 14/75

1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 14/75

63/28 + 14/75 is 731/300.

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,
    63/28 = 63 × 75/28 × 75 = 4725/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    14/75 = 14 × 28/75 × 28 = 392/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4725/2100 + 392/2100 = 4725 + 392/2100 = 5117/2100
  5. 5117/2100 simplified gives 731/300
  6. So, 63/28 + 14/75 = 731/300
    In mixed form: 2131/300

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