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Add 35/8 and 63/75

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 63/75

35/8 + 63/75 is 1043/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    35/8 = 35 × 75/8 × 75 = 2625/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    63/75 = 63 × 8/75 × 8 = 504/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2625/600 + 504/600 = 2625 + 504/600 = 3129/600
  5. 3129/600 simplified gives 1043/200
  6. So, 35/8 + 63/75 = 1043/200
    In mixed form: 543/200

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