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Add 90/10 and 10/75

1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 10/75

90/10 + 10/75 is 137/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    90/10 = 90 × 15/10 × 15 = 1350/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/150 + 20/150 = 1350 + 20/150 = 1370/150
  5. 1370/150 simplified gives 137/15
  6. So, 90/10 + 10/75 = 137/15
    In mixed form: 92/15

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