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Add 75/45 and 50/10

1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 5 0/10

75/45 + 50/10 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    75/45 = 75 × 2/45 × 2 = 150/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    50/10 = 50 × 9/10 × 9 = 450/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/90 + 450/90 = 150 + 450/90 = 600/90
  5. 600/90 simplified gives 20/3
  6. So, 75/45 + 50/10 = 20/3
    In mixed form: 62/3

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