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Add 10/75 and 14/36

10/75 + 14/36 is 47/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    10/75 = 10 × 12/75 × 12 = 120/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    14/36 = 14 × 25/36 × 25 = 350/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/900 + 350/900 = 120 + 350/900 = 470/900
  5. 470/900 simplified gives 47/90
  6. So, 10/75 + 14/36 = 47/90

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