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Add 75/35 and 18/96

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 18/96

75/35 + 18/96 is 261/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
   75/35 = 75 × 96/35 × 96 = 7200/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   18/96 = 18 × 35/96 × 35 = 630/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7200/3360 + 630/3360 = 7200 + 630/3360 = 7830/3360
5. 7830/3360 simplified gives 261/112
6. So, 75/35 + 18/96 = 261/112
   In mixed form: 237/112

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