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Add 75/10 and 4/21

1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 4/21

75/10 + 4/21 is 323/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 21 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    75/10 = 75 × 21/10 × 21 = 1575/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    4/21 = 4 × 10/21 × 10 = 40/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/210 + 40/210 = 1575 + 40/210 = 1615/210
  5. 1615/210 simplified gives 323/42
  6. So, 75/10 + 4/21 = 323/42
    In mixed form: 729/42

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