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Add 90/75 and 10/21

1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 10/21

90/75 + 10/21 is 176/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 21 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    90/75 = 90 × 7/75 × 7 = 630/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    10/21 = 10 × 25/21 × 25 = 250/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/525 + 250/525 = 630 + 250/525 = 880/525
  5. 880/525 simplified gives 176/105
  6. So, 90/75 + 10/21 = 176/105
    In mixed form: 171/105

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