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Add 24/3 and 35/75

1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 35/75

24/3 + 35/75 is 127/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 75 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    24/3 = 24 × 25/3 × 25 = 600/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    35/75 = 35 × 1/75 × 1 = 35/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/75 + 35/75 = 600 + 35/75 = 635/75
  5. 635/75 simplified gives 127/15
  6. So, 24/3 + 35/75 = 127/15
    In mixed form: 87/15

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