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Add 8/10 and 50/75

8/10 + 50/75 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    8/10 = 8 × 15/10 × 15 = 120/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/150 + 100/150 = 120 + 100/150 = 220/150
  5. 220/150 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 8/10 + 50/75 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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