Add 35/75 and 5/7
35/75 + 5/7 is 124/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
35/75 = 35 × 7/75 × 7 = 245/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
5/7 = 5 × 75/7 × 75 = 375/525 - Add the two like fractions:
245/525 + 375/525 = 245 + 375/525 = 620/525 - 620/525 simplified gives 124/105
- So, 35/75 + 5/7 = 124/105
In mixed form: 119/105
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