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Add 5/35 and 25/50

5/35 + 25/50 is 9/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    5/35 = 5 × 10/35 × 10 = 50/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/350 + 175/350 = 50 + 175/350 = 225/350
  5. 225/350 simplified gives 9/14
  6. So, 5/35 + 25/50 = 9/14

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