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Add 75/28 and 20/75

1st number: 2 19/28, 2nd number: 20/75

75/28 + 20/75 is 1237/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    75/28 = 75 × 75/28 × 75 = 5625/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    20/75 = 20 × 28/75 × 28 = 560/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5625/2100 + 560/2100 = 5625 + 560/2100 = 6185/2100
  5. 6185/2100 simplified gives 1237/420
  6. So, 75/28 + 20/75 = 1237/420
    In mixed form: 2397/420

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