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Add 35/25 and 9/70

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 9/70

35/25 + 9/70 is 107/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 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 70 × 5 = 350,
    9/70 = 9 × 5/70 × 5 = 45/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/350 + 45/350 = 490 + 45/350 = 535/350
  5. 535/350 simplified gives 107/70
  6. So, 35/25 + 9/70 = 107/70
    In mixed form: 137/70

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