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Add 35/84 and 75/25

1st number: 35/84, 2nd number: 3 0/25

35/84 + 75/25 is 41/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    35/84 = 35 × 25/84 × 25 = 875/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    75/25 = 75 × 84/25 × 84 = 6300/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/2100 + 6300/2100 = 875 + 6300/2100 = 7175/2100
  5. 7175/2100 simplified gives 41/12
  6. So, 35/84 + 75/25 = 41/12
    In mixed form: 35/12

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