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Add 75/5 and 2/35

1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 2/35

75/5 + 2/35 is 527/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    75/5 = 75 × 7/5 × 7 = 525/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    2/35 = 2 × 1/35 × 1 = 2/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/35 + 2/35 = 525 + 2/35 = 527/35
  5. So, 75/5 + 2/35 = 527/35
    In mixed form: 152/35

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