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Add 35/75 and 30/18

1st number: 35/75, 2nd number: 1 12/18

35/75 + 30/18 is 32/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    35/75 = 35 × 6/75 × 6 = 210/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    30/18 = 30 × 25/18 × 25 = 750/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/450 + 750/450 = 210 + 750/450 = 960/450
  5. 960/450 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 35/75 + 30/18 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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