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Add 10/6 and 70/75

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 70/75

10/6 + 70/75 is 13/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/150 + 140/150 = 250 + 140/150 = 390/150
  5. 390/150 simplified gives 13/5
  6. So, 10/6 + 70/75 = 13/5
    In mixed form: 23/5

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