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Add 75/5 and 10/60

1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 10/60

75/5 + 10/60 is 91/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    75/5 = 75 × 12/5 × 12 = 900/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    10/60 = 10 × 1/60 × 1 = 10/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/60 + 10/60 = 900 + 10/60 = 910/60
  5. 910/60 simplified gives 91/6
  6. So, 75/5 + 10/60 = 91/6
    In mixed form: 151/6

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