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Add 20/6 and 35/75

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 35/75

20/6 + 35/75 is 19/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    20/6 = 20 × 25/6 × 25 = 500/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/150 + 70/150 = 500 + 70/150 = 570/150
  5. 570/150 simplified gives 19/5
  6. So, 20/6 + 35/75 = 19/5
    In mixed form: 34/5

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