Add 10/4 and 10/75, Solve 2 2/4 + 10/75 as a fraction

Add 10/4 and 10/75

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

10/4 + 10/75 is 79/30.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
10/4 = 10 × 75/4 × 75 = 750/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300
Add the two like fractions:
750/300 + 40/300 = 750 + 40/300 = 790/300
790/300 simplified gives 79/30
So, 10/4 + 10/75 = 79/30
In mixed form: 219/30

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