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Add 4/6 and 35/75

4/6 + 35/75 is 17/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/150 + 70/150 = 100 + 70/150 = 170/150
  5. 170/150 simplified gives 17/15
  6. So, 4/6 + 35/75 = 17/15
    In mixed form: 12/15

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