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Add 35/2 and 24/75

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 24/75

35/2 + 24/75 is 891/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    35/2 = 35 × 75/2 × 75 = 2625/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2625/150 + 48/150 = 2625 + 48/150 = 2673/150
  5. 2673/150 simplified gives 891/50
  6. So, 35/2 + 24/75 = 891/50
    In mixed form: 1741/50

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