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Add 8/75 and 5/10

8/75 + 5/10 is 91/150.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    5/10 = 5 × 15/10 × 15 = 75/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/150 + 75/150 = 16 + 75/150 = 91/150
  5. So, 8/75 + 5/10 = 91/150

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