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Add 35/75 and 7/54

35/75 + 7/54 is 161/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    35/75 = 35 × 18/75 × 18 = 630/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    7/54 = 7 × 25/54 × 25 = 175/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/1350 + 175/1350 = 630 + 175/1350 = 805/1350
  5. 805/1350 simplified gives 161/270
  6. So, 35/75 + 7/54 = 161/270

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