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Add 4/75 and 18/10

1st number: 4/75, 2nd number: 1 8/10

4/75 + 18/10 is 139/75.

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,
    4/75 = 4 × 2/75 × 2 = 8/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    18/10 = 18 × 15/10 × 15 = 270/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/150 + 270/150 = 8 + 270/150 = 278/150
  5. 278/150 simplified gives 139/75
  6. So, 4/75 + 18/10 = 139/75
    In mixed form: 164/75

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