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Add 50/10 and 10/75

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 10/75

50/10 + 10/75 is 77/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    50/10 = 50 × 15/10 × 15 = 750/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/150 + 20/150 = 750 + 20/150 = 770/150
  5. 770/150 simplified gives 77/15
  6. So, 50/10 + 10/75 = 77/15
    In mixed form: 52/15

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