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Add 3/25 and 56/35

1^st number: 3/25, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

3/25 + 56/35 is 43/25.

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,
   56/35 = 56 × 5/35 × 5 = 280/175
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/175 + 280/175 = 21 + 280/175 = 301/175
5. 301/175 simplified gives 43/25
6. So, 3/25 + 56/35 = 43/25
   In mixed form: 118/25

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