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Add 50/75 and 48/35

1st number: 50/75, 2nd number: 1 13/35

50/75 + 48/35 is 214/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    50/75 = 50 × 7/75 × 7 = 350/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
    48/35 = 48 × 15/35 × 15 = 720/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/525 + 720/525 = 350 + 720/525 = 1070/525
  5. 1070/525 simplified gives 214/105
  6. So, 50/75 + 48/35 = 214/105
    In mixed form: 24/105

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