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Add 8/75 and 70/4

1st number: 8/75, 2nd number: 17 2/4

8/75 + 70/4 is 2641/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 4 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    70/4 = 70 × 75/4 × 75 = 5250/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/300 + 5250/300 = 32 + 5250/300 = 5282/300
  5. 5282/300 simplified gives 2641/150
  6. So, 8/75 + 70/4 = 2641/150
    In mixed form: 1791/150

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