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Add 35/75 and 63/28

1st number: 35/75, 2nd number: 2 7/28

35/75 + 63/28 is 163/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    35/75 = 35 × 28/75 × 28 = 980/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    63/28 = 63 × 75/28 × 75 = 4725/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/2100 + 4725/2100 = 980 + 4725/2100 = 5705/2100
  5. 5705/2100 simplified gives 163/60
  6. So, 35/75 + 63/28 = 163/60
    In mixed form: 243/60

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