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Add 3/25 and 10/35

3/25 + 10/35 is 71/175.

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,
    3/25 = 3 × 7/25 × 7 = 21/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    10/35 = 10 × 5/35 × 5 = 50/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/175 + 50/175 = 21 + 50/175 = 71/175
  5. So, 3/25 + 10/35 = 71/175

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