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Add 75/90 and 25/10

1st number: 75/90, 2nd number: 2 5/10

75/90 + 25/10 is 10/3.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    25/10 = 25 × 9/10 × 9 = 225/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/90 + 225/90 = 75 + 225/90 = 300/90
  5. 300/90 simplified gives 10/3
  6. So, 75/90 + 25/10 = 10/3
    In mixed form: 31/3

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