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Add 10/25 and 27/35

10/25 + 27/35 is 41/35.

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,
    27/35 = 27 × 5/35 × 5 = 135/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/175 + 135/175 = 70 + 135/175 = 205/175
  5. 205/175 simplified gives 41/35
  6. So, 10/25 + 27/35 = 41/35
    In mixed form: 16/35

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