Add 75/35 and 3/18
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 3/18
75/35 + 3/18 is 97/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
75/35 = 75 × 18/35 × 18 = 1350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
3/18 = 3 × 35/18 × 35 = 105/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/630 + 105/630 = 1350 + 105/630 = 1455/630 - 1455/630 simplified gives 97/42
- So, 75/35 + 3/18 = 97/42
In mixed form: 213/42
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