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Add 3/21 and 75/35

1^st number: 3/21, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

3/21 + 75/35 is 16/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   3/21 = 3 × 5/21 × 5 = 15/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   75/35 = 75 × 3/35 × 3 = 225/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/105 + 225/105 = 15 + 225/105 = 240/105
5. 240/105 simplified gives 16/7
6. So, 3/21 + 75/35 = 16/7
   In mixed form: 22/7

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