Add 10/75 and 25/7, Solve 10/75 + 3 4/7 as a fraction

Add 10/75 and 25/7

1^st number: 10/75, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

10/75 + 25/7 is 389/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
10/75 = 10 × 7/75 × 7 = 70/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
25/7 = 25 × 75/7 × 75 = 1875/525
Add the two like fractions:
70/525 + 1875/525 = 70 + 1875/525 = 1945/525
1945/525 simplified gives 389/105
So, 10/75 + 25/7 = 389/105
In mixed form: 374/105

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