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Add 3/25 and 12/7

1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 1 5/7

3/25 + 12/7 is 321/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 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 7 × 25 = 175,
    12/7 = 12 × 25/7 × 25 = 300/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/175 + 300/175 = 21 + 300/175 = 321/175
  5. So, 3/25 + 12/7 = 321/175
    In mixed form: 1146/175

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