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Add 27/25 and 4/35

1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 4/35

27/25 + 4/35 is 209/175.

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,
    27/25 = 27 × 7/25 × 7 = 189/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    4/35 = 4 × 5/35 × 5 = 20/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/175 + 20/175 = 189 + 20/175 = 209/175
  5. So, 27/25 + 4/35 = 209/175
    In mixed form: 134/175

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