Add 84/25 and 3/35
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 3/35
84/25 + 3/35 is 603/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
84/25 = 84 × 7/25 × 7 = 588/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
3/35 = 3 × 5/35 × 5 = 15/175 - Add the two like fractions:
588/175 + 15/175 = 588 + 15/175 = 603/175 - So, 84/25 + 3/35 = 603/175
In mixed form: 378/175
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