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Add 7/10 and 35/75

7/10 + 35/75 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    7/10 = 7 × 15/10 × 15 = 105/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/150 + 70/150 = 105 + 70/150 = 175/150
  5. 175/150 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 7/10 + 35/75 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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