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Add 9/75 and 50/28

1st number: 9/75, 2nd number: 1 22/28

9/75 + 50/28 is 667/350.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    9/75 = 9 × 28/75 × 28 = 252/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    50/28 = 50 × 75/28 × 75 = 3750/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/2100 + 3750/2100 = 252 + 3750/2100 = 4002/2100
  5. 4002/2100 simplified gives 667/350
  6. So, 9/75 + 50/28 = 667/350
    In mixed form: 1317/350

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