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Add 35/25 and 3/84

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 3/84

35/25 + 3/84 is 201/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    35/25 = 35 × 84/25 × 84 = 2940/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/2100 + 75/2100 = 2940 + 75/2100 = 3015/2100
  5. 3015/2100 simplified gives 201/140
  6. So, 35/25 + 3/84 = 201/140
    In mixed form: 161/140

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