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Add 35/10 and 3/75

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

35/10 + 3/75 is 177/50.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    35/10 = 35 × 15/10 × 15 = 525/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/150 + 6/150 = 525 + 6/150 = 531/150
  5. 531/150 simplified gives 177/50
  6. So, 35/10 + 3/75 = 177/50
    In mixed form: 327/50

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