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Add 72/75 and 4/7

72/75 + 4/7 is 268/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 7 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    72/75 = 72 × 7/75 × 7 = 504/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
    4/7 = 4 × 75/7 × 75 = 300/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/525 + 300/525 = 504 + 300/525 = 804/525
  5. 804/525 simplified gives 268/175
  6. So, 72/75 + 4/7 = 268/175
    In mixed form: 193/175

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