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Add 45/25 and 6/35

1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 6/35

45/25 + 6/35 is 69/35.

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,
    6/35 = 6 × 5/35 × 5 = 30/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/175 + 30/175 = 315 + 30/175 = 345/175
  5. 345/175 simplified gives 69/35
  6. So, 45/25 + 6/35 = 69/35
    In mixed form: 134/35

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