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Add 3/25 and 5/70

3/25 + 5/70 is 67/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    3/25 = 3 × 14/25 × 14 = 42/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    5/70 = 5 × 5/70 × 5 = 25/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/350 + 25/350 = 42 + 25/350 = 67/350
  5. So, 3/25 + 5/70 = 67/350

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