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Add 18/75 and 10/35

18/75 + 10/35 is 92/175.

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,
    18/75 = 18 × 7/75 × 7 = 126/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
    10/35 = 10 × 15/35 × 15 = 150/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/525 + 150/525 = 126 + 150/525 = 276/525
  5. 276/525 simplified gives 92/175
  6. So, 18/75 + 10/35 = 92/175

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