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Add 75/4 and 20/35

1st number: 18 3/4, 2nd number: 20/35

75/4 + 20/35 is 541/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    75/4 = 75 × 35/4 × 35 = 2625/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2625/140 + 80/140 = 2625 + 80/140 = 2705/140
  5. 2705/140 simplified gives 541/28
  6. So, 75/4 + 20/35 = 541/28
    In mixed form: 199/28

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