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Add 35/25 and 25/28

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 25/28

35/25 + 25/28 is 321/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    35/25 = 35 × 28/25 × 28 = 980/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    25/28 = 25 × 25/28 × 25 = 625/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/700 + 625/700 = 980 + 625/700 = 1605/700
  5. 1605/700 simplified gives 321/140
  6. So, 35/25 + 25/28 = 321/140
    In mixed form: 241/140

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