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Add 18/75 and 75/10

1st number: 18/75, 2nd number: 7 5/10

18/75 + 75/10 is 387/50.

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,
    18/75 = 18 × 2/75 × 2 = 36/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    75/10 = 75 × 15/10 × 15 = 1125/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/150 + 1125/150 = 36 + 1125/150 = 1161/150
  5. 1161/150 simplified gives 387/50
  6. So, 18/75 + 75/10 = 387/50
    In mixed form: 737/50

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