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Add 25/2 and 14/35

1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 14/35

25/2 + 14/35 is 129/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    25/2 = 25 × 35/2 × 35 = 875/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    14/35 = 14 × 2/35 × 2 = 28/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/70 + 28/70 = 875 + 28/70 = 903/70
  5. 903/70 simplified gives 129/10
  6. So, 25/2 + 14/35 = 129/10
    In mixed form: 129/10

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