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Add 5/25 and 3/35

5/25 + 3/35 is 2/7.

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,
    3/35 = 3 × 5/35 × 5 = 15/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/175 + 15/175 = 35 + 15/175 = 50/175
  5. 50/175 simplified gives 2/7
  6. So, 5/25 + 3/35 = 2/7

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