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Add 75/15 and 5/10

1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 5/10

75/15 + 5/10 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    75/15 = 75 × 2/15 × 2 = 150/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/30 + 15/30 = 150 + 15/30 = 165/30
  5. 165/30 simplified gives 11/2
  6. So, 75/15 + 5/10 = 11/2
    In mixed form: 51/2

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