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Add 5/75 and 50/35

1^st number: 5/75, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

5/75 + 50/35 is 157/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   5/75 = 5 × 7/75 × 7 = 35/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
   50/35 = 50 × 15/35 × 15 = 750/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/525 + 750/525 = 35 + 750/525 = 785/525
5. 785/525 simplified gives 157/105
6. So, 5/75 + 50/35 = 157/105
   In mixed form: 152/105

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