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Add 2/75 and 42/35

1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 1 7/35

2/75 + 42/35 is 92/75.

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,
    2/75 = 2 × 7/75 × 7 = 14/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
    42/35 = 42 × 15/35 × 15 = 630/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/525 + 630/525 = 14 + 630/525 = 644/525
  5. 644/525 simplified gives 92/75
  6. So, 2/75 + 42/35 = 92/75
    In mixed form: 117/75

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