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Add 75/35 and 18/32

1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 18/32

75/35 + 18/32 is 303/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    75/35 = 75 × 32/35 × 32 = 2400/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    18/32 = 18 × 35/32 × 35 = 630/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/1120 + 630/1120 = 2400 + 630/1120 = 3030/1120
  5. 3030/1120 simplified gives 303/112
  6. So, 75/35 + 18/32 = 303/112
    In mixed form: 279/112

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