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Add 25/84 and 35/45

25/84 + 35/45 is 271/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    25/84 = 25 × 15/84 × 15 = 375/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    35/45 = 35 × 28/45 × 28 = 980/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/1260 + 980/1260 = 375 + 980/1260 = 1355/1260
  5. 1355/1260 simplified gives 271/252
  6. So, 25/84 + 35/45 = 271/252
    In mixed form: 119/252

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