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Add 49/75 and 5/10

49/75 + 5/10 is 173/150.

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,
    49/75 = 49 × 2/75 × 2 = 98/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    5/10 = 5 × 15/10 × 15 = 75/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/150 + 75/150 = 98 + 75/150 = 173/150
  5. So, 49/75 + 5/10 = 173/150
    In mixed form: 123/150

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