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Add 7/25 and 49/35

1st number: 7/25, 2nd number: 1 14/35

7/25 + 49/35 is 42/25.

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,
    49/35 = 49 × 5/35 × 5 = 245/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/175 + 245/175 = 49 + 245/175 = 294/175
  5. 294/175 simplified gives 42/25
  6. So, 7/25 + 49/35 = 42/25
    In mixed form: 117/25

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