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Add 35/21 and 3/25

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 3/25

35/21 + 3/25 is 134/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 25 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    35/21 = 35 × 25/21 × 25 = 875/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    3/25 = 3 × 21/25 × 21 = 63/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/525 + 63/525 = 875 + 63/525 = 938/525
  5. 938/525 simplified gives 134/75
  6. So, 35/21 + 3/25 = 134/75
    In mixed form: 159/75

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