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Add 5/25 and 21/35

5/25 + 21/35 is 4/5.

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,
    5/25 = 5 × 7/25 × 7 = 35/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    21/35 = 21 × 5/35 × 5 = 105/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/175 + 105/175 = 35 + 105/175 = 140/175
  5. 140/175 simplified gives 4/5
  6. So, 5/25 + 21/35 = 4/5

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