Add 75/3 and 21/35
1st number: 25 0/3, 2nd number: 21/35
75/3 + 21/35 is 128/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
75/3 = 75 × 35/3 × 35 = 2625/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
21/35 = 21 × 3/35 × 3 = 63/105 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/105 + 63/105 = 2625 + 63/105 = 2688/105 - 2688/105 simplified gives 128/5
- So, 75/3 + 21/35 = 128/5
In mixed form: 253/5
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