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Add 9/75 and 10/4

1st number: 9/75, 2nd number: 2 2/4

9/75 + 10/4 is 131/50.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    10/4 = 10 × 75/4 × 75 = 750/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/300 + 750/300 = 36 + 750/300 = 786/300
  5. 786/300 simplified gives 131/50
  6. So, 9/75 + 10/4 = 131/50
    In mixed form: 231/50

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