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Add 81/75 and 6/10

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

81/75 + 6/10 is 42/25.

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,
    6/10 = 6 × 15/10 × 15 = 90/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/150 + 90/150 = 162 + 90/150 = 252/150
  5. 252/150 simplified gives 42/25
  6. So, 81/75 + 6/10 = 42/25
    In mixed form: 117/25

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