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Add 10/75 and 5/7

10/75 + 5/7 is 89/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    10/75 = 10 × 7/75 × 7 = 70/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
    5/7 = 5 × 75/7 × 75 = 375/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/525 + 375/525 = 70 + 375/525 = 445/525
  5. 445/525 simplified gives 89/105
  6. So, 10/75 + 5/7 = 89/105

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