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Add 35/75 and 18/20

35/75 + 18/20 is 41/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 20 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    35/75 = 35 × 4/75 × 4 = 140/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    18/20 = 18 × 15/20 × 15 = 270/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/300 + 270/300 = 140 + 270/300 = 410/300
  5. 410/300 simplified gives 41/30
  6. So, 35/75 + 18/20 = 41/30
    In mixed form: 111/30

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