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Add 10/8 and 10/75

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

10/8 + 10/75 is 83/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    10/8 = 10 × 75/8 × 75 = 750/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/600 + 80/600 = 750 + 80/600 = 830/600
  5. 830/600 simplified gives 83/60
  6. So, 10/8 + 10/75 = 83/60
    In mixed form: 123/60

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