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Add 70/25 and 12/35

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 12/35

70/25 + 12/35 is 22/7.

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,
    70/25 = 70 × 7/25 × 7 = 490/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    12/35 = 12 × 5/35 × 5 = 60/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/175 + 60/175 = 490 + 60/175 = 550/175
  5. 550/175 simplified gives 22/7
  6. So, 70/25 + 12/35 = 22/7
    In mixed form: 31/7

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