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Add 10/75 and 1/6

10/75 + 1/6 is 3/10.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/150 + 25/150 = 20 + 25/150 = 45/150
  5. 45/150 simplified gives 3/10
  6. So, 10/75 + 1/6 = 3/10

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