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Add 2/10 and 75/45

1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 1 30/45

2/10 + 75/45 is 28/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    75/45 = 75 × 2/45 × 2 = 150/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/90 + 150/90 = 18 + 150/90 = 168/90
  5. 168/90 simplified gives 28/15
  6. So, 2/10 + 75/45 = 28/15
    In mixed form: 113/15

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