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Add 45/75 and 10/4

1st number: 45/75, 2nd number: 2 2/4

45/75 + 10/4 is 31/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 4 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    10/4 = 10 × 75/4 × 75 = 750/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/300 + 750/300 = 180 + 750/300 = 930/300
  5. 930/300 simplified gives 31/10
  6. So, 45/75 + 10/4 = 31/10
    In mixed form: 31/10

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