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Add 10/25 and 16/35

10/25 + 16/35 is 6/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    10/25 = 10 × 7/25 × 7 = 70/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    16/35 = 16 × 5/35 × 5 = 80/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/175 + 80/175 = 70 + 80/175 = 150/175
  5. 150/175 simplified gives 6/7
  6. So, 10/25 + 16/35 = 6/7

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