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Add 35/75 and 7/36

35/75 + 7/36 is 119/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    35/75 = 35 × 12/75 × 12 = 420/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    7/36 = 7 × 25/36 × 25 = 175/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/900 + 175/900 = 420 + 175/900 = 595/900
  5. 595/900 simplified gives 119/180
  6. So, 35/75 + 7/36 = 119/180

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