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Add 10/4 and 72/75

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 72/75

10/4 + 72/75 is 173/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    10/4 = 10 × 75/4 × 75 = 750/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    72/75 = 72 × 4/75 × 4 = 288/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/300 + 288/300 = 750 + 288/300 = 1038/300
  5. 1038/300 simplified gives 173/50
  6. So, 10/4 + 72/75 = 173/50
    In mixed form: 323/50

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