Add 75/4 and 9/35, Solve 18 3/4 + 9/35 as a fraction

Add 75/4 and 9/35

1^st number: 18 3/4, 2^nd number: 9/35

75/4 + 9/35 is 2661/140.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
75/4 = 75 × 35/4 × 35 = 2625/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140
Add the two like fractions:
2625/140 + 36/140 = 2625 + 36/140 = 2661/140
So, 75/4 + 9/35 = 2661/140
In mixed form: 191/140

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