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Add 45/25 and 24/35

1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 24/35

45/25 + 24/35 is 87/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 35 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    45/25 = 45 × 7/25 × 7 = 315/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    24/35 = 24 × 5/35 × 5 = 120/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/175 + 120/175 = 315 + 120/175 = 435/175
  5. 435/175 simplified gives 87/35
  6. So, 45/25 + 24/35 = 87/35
    In mixed form: 217/35

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