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Add 42/75 and 25/35

42/75 + 25/35 is 223/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 35 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    42/75 = 42 × 7/75 × 7 = 294/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
    25/35 = 25 × 15/35 × 15 = 375/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/525 + 375/525 = 294 + 375/525 = 669/525
  5. 669/525 simplified gives 223/175
  6. So, 42/75 + 25/35 = 223/175
    In mixed form: 148/175

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