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Add 75/2 and 45/35

1^st number: 37 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 10/35

75/2 + 45/35 is 543/14.

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,
   75/2 = 75 × 35/2 × 35 = 2625/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   45/35 = 45 × 2/35 × 2 = 90/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2625/70 + 90/70 = 2625 + 90/70 = 2715/70
5. 2715/70 simplified gives 543/14
6. So, 75/2 + 45/35 = 543/14
   In mixed form: 3811/14

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