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Add 2/20 and 10/75

2/20 + 10/75 is 7/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   2/20 = 2 × 15/20 × 15 = 30/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/300 + 40/300 = 30 + 40/300 = 70/300
5. 70/300 simplified gives 7/30
6. So, 2/20 + 10/75 = 7/30

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