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Add 45/75 and 25/10

1st number: 45/75, 2nd number: 2 5/10

45/75 + 25/10 is 31/10.

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,
    45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    25/10 = 25 × 15/10 × 15 = 375/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/150 + 375/150 = 90 + 375/150 = 465/150
  5. 465/150 simplified gives 31/10
  6. So, 45/75 + 25/10 = 31/10
    In mixed form: 31/10

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