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Add 35/25 and 35/9

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 3 8/9

35/25 + 35/9 is 238/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    35/25 = 35 × 9/25 × 9 = 315/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    35/9 = 35 × 25/9 × 25 = 875/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/225 + 875/225 = 315 + 875/225 = 1190/225
  5. 1190/225 simplified gives 238/45
  6. So, 35/25 + 35/9 = 238/45
    In mixed form: 513/45

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