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Add 12/75 and 35/10

1st number: 12/75, 2nd number: 3 5/10

12/75 + 35/10 is 183/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    35/10 = 35 × 15/10 × 15 = 525/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/150 + 525/150 = 24 + 525/150 = 549/150
  5. 549/150 simplified gives 183/50
  6. So, 12/75 + 35/10 = 183/50
    In mixed form: 333/50

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