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Add 8/28 and 98/75

1st number: 8/28, 2nd number: 1 23/75

8/28 + 98/75 is 836/525.

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,
    8/28 = 8 × 75/28 × 75 = 600/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    98/75 = 98 × 28/75 × 28 = 2744/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/2100 + 2744/2100 = 600 + 2744/2100 = 3344/2100
  5. 3344/2100 simplified gives 836/525
  6. So, 8/28 + 98/75 = 836/525
    In mixed form: 1311/525

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