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Add 24/25 and 7/35

24/25 + 7/35 is 29/25.

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,
    24/25 = 24 × 7/25 × 7 = 168/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    7/35 = 7 × 5/35 × 5 = 35/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/175 + 35/175 = 168 + 35/175 = 203/175
  5. 203/175 simplified gives 29/25
  6. So, 24/25 + 7/35 = 29/25
    In mixed form: 14/25

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