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Add 35/25 and 3/7

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 3/7

35/25 + 3/7 is 64/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    35/25 = 35 × 7/25 × 7 = 245/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    3/7 = 3 × 25/7 × 25 = 75/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/175 + 75/175 = 245 + 75/175 = 320/175
  5. 320/175 simplified gives 64/35
  6. So, 35/25 + 3/7 = 64/35
    In mixed form: 129/35

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