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Add 75/35 and 10/36

1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 10/36

75/35 + 10/36 is 305/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    75/35 = 75 × 36/35 × 36 = 2700/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    10/36 = 10 × 35/36 × 35 = 350/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/1260 + 350/1260 = 2700 + 350/1260 = 3050/1260
  5. 3050/1260 simplified gives 305/126
  6. So, 75/35 + 10/36 = 305/126
    In mixed form: 253/126

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