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Add 35/25 and 5/6

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 5/6

35/25 + 5/6 is 67/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    35/25 = 35 × 6/25 × 6 = 210/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/150 + 125/150 = 210 + 125/150 = 335/150
  5. 335/150 simplified gives 67/30
  6. So, 35/25 + 5/6 = 67/30
    In mixed form: 27/30

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