Add 5/75 and 35/10, Solve 5/75 + 3 5/10 as a fraction

Add 5/75 and 35/10

1^st number: 5/75, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

5/75 + 35/10 is 107/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
35/10 = 35 × 15/10 × 15 = 525/150
Add the two like fractions:
10/150 + 525/150 = 10 + 525/150 = 535/150
535/150 simplified gives 107/30
So, 5/75 + 35/10 = 107/30
In mixed form: 317/30

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