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Add 3/35 and 45/6

1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 7 3/6

3/35 + 45/6 is 531/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    45/6 = 45 × 35/6 × 35 = 1575/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/210 + 1575/210 = 18 + 1575/210 = 1593/210
  5. 1593/210 simplified gives 531/70
  6. So, 3/35 + 45/6 = 531/70
    In mixed form: 741/70

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