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Add 12/25 and 63/35

1st number: 12/25, 2nd number: 1 28/35

12/25 + 63/35 is 57/25.

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,
    12/25 = 12 × 7/25 × 7 = 84/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    63/35 = 63 × 5/35 × 5 = 315/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/175 + 315/175 = 84 + 315/175 = 399/175
  5. 399/175 simplified gives 57/25
  6. So, 12/25 + 63/35 = 57/25
    In mixed form: 27/25

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