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Add 8/36 and 75/35

1^st number: 8/36, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

8/36 + 75/35 is 149/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   8/36 = 8 × 35/36 × 35 = 280/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   75/35 = 75 × 36/35 × 36 = 2700/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/1260 + 2700/1260 = 280 + 2700/1260 = 2980/1260
5. 2980/1260 simplified gives 149/63
6. So, 8/36 + 75/35 = 149/63
   In mixed form: 223/63

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