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Add 35/25 and 70/14

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 5 0/14

35/25 + 70/14 is 32/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 14 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    35/25 = 35 × 14/25 × 14 = 490/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    70/14 = 70 × 25/14 × 25 = 1750/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/350 + 1750/350 = 490 + 1750/350 = 2240/350
  5. 2240/350 simplified gives 32/5
  6. So, 35/25 + 70/14 = 32/5
    In mixed form: 62/5

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