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Add 27/8 and 35/75

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

27/8 + 35/75 is 461/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    27/8 = 27 × 75/8 × 75 = 2025/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    35/75 = 35 × 8/75 × 8 = 280/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/600 + 280/600 = 2025 + 280/600 = 2305/600
  5. 2305/600 simplified gives 461/120
  6. So, 27/8 + 35/75 = 461/120
    In mixed form: 3101/120

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