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Add 18/75 and 49/35

1st number: 18/75, 2nd number: 1 14/35

18/75 + 49/35 is 41/25.

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,
    49/35 = 49 × 15/35 × 15 = 735/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/525 + 735/525 = 126 + 735/525 = 861/525
  5. 861/525 simplified gives 41/25
  6. So, 18/75 + 49/35 = 41/25
    In mixed form: 116/25

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