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Add 35/75 and 27/48

35/75 + 27/48 is 247/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    35/75 = 35 × 16/75 × 16 = 560/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    27/48 = 27 × 25/48 × 25 = 675/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/1200 + 675/1200 = 560 + 675/1200 = 1235/1200
  5. 1235/1200 simplified gives 247/240
  6. So, 35/75 + 27/48 = 247/240
    In mixed form: 17/240

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