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Add 75/35 and 5/50

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 5/50

75/35 + 5/50 is 157/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   75/35 = 75 × 10/35 × 10 = 750/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/350 + 35/350 = 750 + 35/350 = 785/350
5. 785/350 simplified gives 157/70
6. So, 75/35 + 5/50 = 157/70
   In mixed form: 217/70

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