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Add 75/35 and 45/96

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 45/96

75/35 + 45/96 is 585/224.

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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,
   45/96 = 45 × 35/96 × 35 = 1575/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7200/3360 + 1575/3360 = 7200 + 1575/3360 = 8775/3360
5. 8775/3360 simplified gives 585/224
6. So, 75/35 + 45/96 = 585/224
   In mixed form: 2137/224

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