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Add 35/3 and 10/25

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 10/25

35/3 + 10/25 is 181/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    35/3 = 35 × 25/3 × 25 = 875/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    10/25 = 10 × 3/25 × 3 = 30/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/75 + 30/75 = 875 + 30/75 = 905/75
  5. 905/75 simplified gives 181/15
  6. So, 35/3 + 10/25 = 181/15
    In mixed form: 121/15

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