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Add 8/2 and 10/75

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 10/75

8/2 + 10/75 is 62/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    8/2 = 8 × 75/2 × 75 = 600/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/150 + 20/150 = 600 + 20/150 = 620/150
  5. 620/150 simplified gives 62/15
  6. So, 8/2 + 10/75 = 62/15
    In mixed form: 42/15

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