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Add 1/35 and 25/7

1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 3 4/7

1/35 + 25/7 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    1/35 = 1 × 1/35 × 1 = 1/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    25/7 = 25 × 5/7 × 5 = 125/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/35 + 125/35 = 1 + 125/35 = 126/35
  5. 126/35 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 1/35 + 25/7 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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