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Add 7/25 and 18/35

7/25 + 18/35 is 139/175.

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,
    7/25 = 7 × 7/25 × 7 = 49/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    18/35 = 18 × 5/35 × 5 = 90/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/175 + 90/175 = 49 + 90/175 = 139/175
  5. So, 7/25 + 18/35 = 139/175

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