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Add 35/75 and 75/36

1^st number: 35/75, 2^nd number: 2 3/36

35/75 + 75/36 is 51/20.

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,
   75/36 = 75 × 25/36 × 25 = 1875/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/900 + 1875/900 = 420 + 1875/900 = 2295/900
5. 2295/900 simplified gives 51/20
6. So, 35/75 + 75/36 = 51/20
   In mixed form: 211/20

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