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Add 10/75 and 60/36

1st number: 10/75, 2nd number: 1 24/36

10/75 + 60/36 is 9/5.

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,
    60/36 = 60 × 25/36 × 25 = 1500/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/900 + 1500/900 = 120 + 1500/900 = 1620/900
  5. 1620/900 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 10/75 + 60/36 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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