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Add 15/75 and 35/10

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

15/75 + 35/10 is 37/10.

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,
   15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   35/10 = 35 × 15/10 × 15 = 525/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/150 + 525/150 = 30 + 525/150 = 555/150
5. 555/150 simplified gives 37/10
6. So, 15/75 + 35/10 = 37/10
   In mixed form: 37/10

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