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Add 35/3 and 7/35

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 7/35

35/3 + 7/35 is 178/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    35/3 = 35 × 35/3 × 35 = 1225/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    7/35 = 7 × 3/35 × 3 = 21/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/105 + 21/105 = 1225 + 21/105 = 1246/105
  5. 1246/105 simplified gives 178/15
  6. So, 35/3 + 7/35 = 178/15
    In mixed form: 1113/15

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