Add 6/3 and 35/75, Solve 2 0/3 + 35/75 as a fraction

Add 6/3 and 35/75

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 35/75

6/3 + 35/75 is 37/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
6/3 = 6 × 25/3 × 25 = 150/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
35/75 = 35 × 1/75 × 1 = 35/75
Add the two like fractions:
150/75 + 35/75 = 150 + 35/75 = 185/75
185/75 simplified gives 37/15
So, 6/3 + 35/75 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15

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