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Add 81/75 and 4/10

1st number: 1 6/75, 2nd number: 4/10

81/75 + 4/10 is 37/25.

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,
    81/75 = 81 × 2/75 × 2 = 162/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    4/10 = 4 × 15/10 × 15 = 60/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/150 + 60/150 = 162 + 60/150 = 222/150
  5. 222/150 simplified gives 37/25
  6. So, 81/75 + 4/10 = 37/25
    In mixed form: 112/25

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