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Add 84/2 and 7/75

1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 7/75

84/2 + 7/75 is 3157/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    84/2 = 84 × 75/2 × 75 = 6300/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6300/150 + 14/150 = 6300 + 14/150 = 6314/150
  5. 6314/150 simplified gives 3157/75
  6. So, 84/2 + 7/75 = 3157/75
    In mixed form: 427/75

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