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Add 24/75 and 35/10

1st number: 24/75, 2nd number: 3 5/10

24/75 + 35/10 is 191/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    35/10 = 35 × 15/10 × 15 = 525/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/150 + 525/150 = 48 + 525/150 = 573/150
  5. 573/150 simplified gives 191/50
  6. So, 24/75 + 35/10 = 191/50
    In mixed form: 341/50

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