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Add 35/25 and 3/28

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 3/28

35/25 + 3/28 is 211/140.

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,
    3/28 = 3 × 25/28 × 25 = 75/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/700 + 75/700 = 980 + 75/700 = 1055/700
  5. 1055/700 simplified gives 211/140
  6. So, 35/25 + 3/28 = 211/140
    In mixed form: 171/140

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