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Add 75/18 and 1/10

1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 1/10

75/18 + 1/10 is 64/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    75/18 = 75 × 5/18 × 5 = 375/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    1/10 = 1 × 9/10 × 9 = 9/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/90 + 9/90 = 375 + 9/90 = 384/90
  5. 384/90 simplified gives 64/15
  6. So, 75/18 + 1/10 = 64/15
    In mixed form: 44/15

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