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Add 5/35 and 75/45

1^st number: 5/35, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

5/35 + 75/45 is 38/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   5/35 = 5 × 9/35 × 9 = 45/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   75/45 = 75 × 7/45 × 7 = 525/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/315 + 525/315 = 45 + 525/315 = 570/315
5. 570/315 simplified gives 38/21
6. So, 5/35 + 75/45 = 38/21
   In mixed form: 117/21

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