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Add 35/75 and 63/7

1st number: 35/75, 2nd number: 9 0/7

35/75 + 63/7 is 142/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    35/75 = 35 × 7/75 × 7 = 245/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
    63/7 = 63 × 75/7 × 75 = 4725/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/525 + 4725/525 = 245 + 4725/525 = 4970/525
  5. 4970/525 simplified gives 142/15
  6. So, 35/75 + 63/7 = 142/15
    In mixed form: 97/15

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