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Add 25/4 and 1/35

1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 1/35

25/4 + 1/35 is 879/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    25/4 = 25 × 35/4 × 35 = 875/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    1/35 = 1 × 4/35 × 4 = 4/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/140 + 4/140 = 875 + 4/140 = 879/140
  5. So, 25/4 + 1/35 = 879/140
    In mixed form: 639/140

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