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Add 2/75 and 35/63

2/75 + 35/63 is 131/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
    2/75 = 2 × 21/75 × 21 = 42/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    35/63 = 35 × 25/63 × 25 = 875/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/1575 + 875/1575 = 42 + 875/1575 = 917/1575
  5. 917/1575 simplified gives 131/225
  6. So, 2/75 + 35/63 = 131/225

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