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Add 3/75 and 35/5

1st number: 3/75, 2nd number: 7 0/5

3/75 + 35/5 is 176/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 5 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    3/75 = 3 × 1/75 × 1 = 3/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
    35/5 = 35 × 15/5 × 15 = 525/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/75 + 525/75 = 3 + 525/75 = 528/75
  5. 528/75 simplified gives 176/25
  6. So, 3/75 + 35/5 = 176/25
    In mixed form: 71/25

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