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Add 6/75 and 9/10

6/75 + 9/10 is 49/50.

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,
    6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    9/10 = 9 × 15/10 × 15 = 135/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/150 + 135/150 = 12 + 135/150 = 147/150
  5. 147/150 simplified gives 49/50
  6. So, 6/75 + 9/10 = 49/50

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