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Add 75/5 and 35/50

1^st number: 15 0/5, 2^nd number: 35/50

75/5 + 35/50 is 157/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   75/5 = 75 × 10/5 × 10 = 750/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   35/50 = 35 × 1/50 × 1 = 35/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/50 + 35/50 = 750 + 35/50 = 785/50
5. 785/50 simplified gives 157/10
6. So, 75/5 + 35/50 = 157/10
   In mixed form: 157/10

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