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Add 35/25 and 10/21

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 10/21

35/25 + 10/21 is 197/105.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    35/25 = 35 × 21/25 × 21 = 735/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    10/21 = 10 × 25/21 × 25 = 250/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/525 + 250/525 = 735 + 250/525 = 985/525
  5. 985/525 simplified gives 197/105
  6. So, 35/25 + 10/21 = 197/105
    In mixed form: 192/105

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