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Add 10/75 and 72/8

1st number: 10/75, 2nd number: 9 0/8

10/75 + 72/8 is 137/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 8 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    72/8 = 72 × 75/8 × 75 = 5400/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/600 + 5400/600 = 80 + 5400/600 = 5480/600
  5. 5480/600 simplified gives 137/15
  6. So, 10/75 + 72/8 = 137/15
    In mixed form: 92/15

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