Add 35/25 and 5/21, Solve 1 10/25 + 5/21 as a fraction

Add 35/25 and 5/21

1^st number: 1 10/25, 2^nd number: 5/21

35/25 + 5/21 is 172/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
35/25 = 35 × 21/25 × 21 = 735/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
5/21 = 5 × 25/21 × 25 = 125/525
Add the two like fractions:
735/525 + 125/525 = 735 + 125/525 = 860/525
860/525 simplified gives 172/105
So, 35/25 + 5/21 = 172/105
In mixed form: 167/105

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