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Add 75/45 and 35/49

1^st number: 1 30/45, 2^nd number: 35/49

75/45 + 35/49 is 50/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   75/45 = 75 × 49/45 × 49 = 3675/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   35/49 = 35 × 45/49 × 45 = 1575/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3675/2205 + 1575/2205 = 3675 + 1575/2205 = 5250/2205
5. 5250/2205 simplified gives 50/21
6. So, 75/45 + 35/49 = 50/21
   In mixed form: 28/21

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