Add 35/6 and 2/75, Solve 5 5/6 + 2/75 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 2/75

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 2/75

35/6 + 2/75 is 293/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
35/6 = 35 × 25/6 × 25 = 875/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150
Add the two like fractions:
875/150 + 4/150 = 875 + 4/150 = 879/150
879/150 simplified gives 293/50
So, 35/6 + 2/75 = 293/50
In mixed form: 543/50

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