Add 70/75 and 5/10
70/75 + 5/10 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
5/10 = 5 × 15/10 × 15 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
140/150 + 75/150 = 140 + 75/150 = 215/150 - 215/150 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 70/75 + 5/10 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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