Add 75/35 and 9/48, Solve 2 5/35 + 9/48 as a fraction

Add 75/35 and 9/48

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 9/48

75/35 + 9/48 is 261/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
75/35 = 75 × 48/35 × 48 = 3600/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
9/48 = 9 × 35/48 × 35 = 315/1680
Add the two like fractions:
3600/1680 + 315/1680 = 3600 + 315/1680 = 3915/1680
3915/1680 simplified gives 261/112
So, 75/35 + 9/48 = 261/112
In mixed form: 237/112

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