Add 72/32 and 6/75, Solve 2 8/32 + 6/75 as a fraction

Add 72/32 and 6/75

1^st number: 2 8/32, 2^nd number: 6/75

72/32 + 6/75 is 233/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
72/32 = 72 × 75/32 × 75 = 5400/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
6/75 = 6 × 32/75 × 32 = 192/2400
Add the two like fractions:
5400/2400 + 192/2400 = 5400 + 192/2400 = 5592/2400
5592/2400 simplified gives 233/100
So, 72/32 + 6/75 = 233/100
In mixed form: 233/100

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