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Add 35/25 and 3/49

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 3/49

35/25 + 3/49 is 358/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
    35/25 = 35 × 49/25 × 49 = 1715/1225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
    3/49 = 3 × 25/49 × 25 = 75/1225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/1225 + 75/1225 = 1715 + 75/1225 = 1790/1225
  5. 1790/1225 simplified gives 358/245
  6. So, 35/25 + 3/49 = 358/245
    In mixed form: 1113/245

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