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Add 15/75 and 2/35

15/75 + 2/35 is 9/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 35 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    15/75 = 15 × 7/75 × 7 = 105/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
    2/35 = 2 × 15/35 × 15 = 30/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/525 + 30/525 = 105 + 30/525 = 135/525
  5. 135/525 simplified gives 9/35
  6. So, 15/75 + 2/35 = 9/35

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