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Add 1/75 and 48/10

1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 4 8/10

1/75 + 48/10 is 361/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    48/10 = 48 × 15/10 × 15 = 720/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/150 + 720/150 = 2 + 720/150 = 722/150
  5. 722/150 simplified gives 361/75
  6. So, 1/75 + 48/10 = 361/75
    In mixed form: 461/75

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