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Add 81/4 and 10/75

1st number: 20 1/4, 2nd number: 10/75

81/4 + 10/75 is 1223/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    81/4 = 81 × 75/4 × 75 = 6075/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6075/300 + 40/300 = 6075 + 40/300 = 6115/300
  5. 6115/300 simplified gives 1223/60
  6. So, 81/4 + 10/75 = 1223/60
    In mixed form: 2023/60

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