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Add 35/28 and 80/75

1^st number: 1 7/28, 2^nd number: 1 5/75

35/28 + 80/75 is 139/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   35/28 = 35 × 75/28 × 75 = 2625/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   80/75 = 80 × 28/75 × 28 = 2240/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2625/2100 + 2240/2100 = 2625 + 2240/2100 = 4865/2100
5. 4865/2100 simplified gives 139/60
6. So, 35/28 + 80/75 = 139/60
   In mixed form: 219/60

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