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Add 35/25 and 6/7

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 6/7

35/25 + 6/7 is 79/35.

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,
    6/7 = 6 × 25/7 × 25 = 150/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/175 + 150/175 = 245 + 150/175 = 395/175
  5. 395/175 simplified gives 79/35
  6. So, 35/25 + 6/7 = 79/35
    In mixed form: 29/35

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