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Add 35/75 and 20/5

1st number: 35/75, 2nd number: 4 0/5

35/75 + 20/5 is 67/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 5 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    35/75 = 35 × 1/75 × 1 = 35/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
    20/5 = 20 × 15/5 × 15 = 300/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/75 + 300/75 = 35 + 300/75 = 335/75
  5. 335/75 simplified gives 67/15
  6. So, 35/75 + 20/5 = 67/15
    In mixed form: 47/15

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