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Add 25/18 and 35/7

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 5 0/7

25/18 + 35/7 is 115/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    25/18 = 25 × 7/18 × 7 = 175/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    35/7 = 35 × 18/7 × 18 = 630/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/126 + 630/126 = 175 + 630/126 = 805/126
  5. 805/126 simplified gives 115/18
  6. So, 25/18 + 35/7 = 115/18
    In mixed form: 67/18

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