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Add 7/75 and 18/28

7/75 + 18/28 is 773/1050.

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,
    7/75 = 7 × 28/75 × 28 = 196/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    18/28 = 18 × 75/28 × 75 = 1350/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/2100 + 1350/2100 = 196 + 1350/2100 = 1546/2100
  5. 1546/2100 simplified gives 773/1050
  6. So, 7/75 + 18/28 = 773/1050

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