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Add 8/75 and 14/7

1st number: 8/75, 2nd number: 2 0/7

8/75 + 14/7 is 158/75.

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,
    8/75 = 8 × 7/75 × 7 = 56/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
    14/7 = 14 × 75/7 × 75 = 1050/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/525 + 1050/525 = 56 + 1050/525 = 1106/525
  5. 1106/525 simplified gives 158/75
  6. So, 8/75 + 14/7 = 158/75
    In mixed form: 28/75

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