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Add 3/25 and 10/7

1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 1 3/7

3/25 + 10/7 is 271/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    3/25 = 3 × 7/25 × 7 = 21/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    10/7 = 10 × 25/7 × 25 = 250/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/175 + 250/175 = 21 + 250/175 = 271/175
  5. So, 3/25 + 10/7 = 271/175
    In mixed form: 196/175

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