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Add 5/75 and 35/96

5/75 + 35/96 is 69/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    5/75 = 5 × 32/75 × 32 = 160/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    35/96 = 35 × 25/96 × 25 = 875/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/2400 + 875/2400 = 160 + 875/2400 = 1035/2400
  5. 1035/2400 simplified gives 69/160
  6. So, 5/75 + 35/96 = 69/160

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