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Add 3/75 and 63/35

1st number: 3/75, 2nd number: 1 28/35

3/75 + 63/35 is 46/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 35 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    3/75 = 3 × 7/75 × 7 = 21/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
    63/35 = 63 × 15/35 × 15 = 945/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/525 + 945/525 = 21 + 945/525 = 966/525
  5. 966/525 simplified gives 46/25
  6. So, 3/75 + 63/35 = 46/25
    In mixed form: 121/25

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