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Add 7/75 and 2/4

7/75 + 2/4 is 89/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    7/75 = 7 × 4/75 × 4 = 28/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    2/4 = 2 × 75/4 × 75 = 150/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/300 + 150/300 = 28 + 150/300 = 178/300
  5. 178/300 simplified gives 89/150
  6. So, 7/75 + 2/4 = 89/150

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