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Add 15/75 and 5/10

15/75 + 5/10 is 7/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    5/10 = 5 × 15/10 × 15 = 75/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/150 + 75/150 = 30 + 75/150 = 105/150
  5. 105/150 simplified gives 7/10
  6. So, 15/75 + 5/10 = 7/10

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