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Add 72/10 and 2/75

1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 2/75

72/10 + 2/75 is 542/75.

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,
    72/10 = 72 × 15/10 × 15 = 1080/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/150 + 4/150 = 1080 + 4/150 = 1084/150
  5. 1084/150 simplified gives 542/75
  6. So, 72/10 + 2/75 = 542/75
    In mixed form: 717/75

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