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Add 3/2 and 75/35

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 2 5/35

3/2 + 75/35 is 51/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    3/2 = 3 × 35/2 × 35 = 105/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    75/35 = 75 × 2/35 × 2 = 150/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/70 + 150/70 = 105 + 150/70 = 255/70
  5. 255/70 simplified gives 51/14
  6. So, 3/2 + 75/35 = 51/14
    In mixed form: 39/14

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