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Add 75/28 and 6/35

1st number: 2 19/28, 2nd number: 6/35

75/28 + 6/35 is 57/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    75/28 = 75 × 5/28 × 5 = 375/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/140 + 24/140 = 375 + 24/140 = 399/140
  5. 399/140 simplified gives 57/20
  6. So, 75/28 + 6/35 = 57/20
    In mixed form: 217/20

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