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Add 60/6 and 10/75

1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 10/75

60/6 + 10/75 is 152/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    60/6 = 60 × 25/6 × 25 = 1500/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/150 + 20/150 = 1500 + 20/150 = 1520/150
  5. 1520/150 simplified gives 152/15
  6. So, 60/6 + 10/75 = 152/15
    In mixed form: 102/15

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