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Add 35/75 and 84/28

1st number: 35/75, 2nd number: 3 0/28

35/75 + 84/28 is 52/15.

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,
    84/28 = 84 × 75/28 × 75 = 6300/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/2100 + 6300/2100 = 980 + 6300/2100 = 7280/2100
  5. 7280/2100 simplified gives 52/15
  6. So, 35/75 + 84/28 = 52/15
    In mixed form: 37/15

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