Add 84/25 and 75/35, Solve 3 9/25 + 2 5/35 as a fraction

Add 84/25 and 75/35

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

84/25 + 75/35 is 963/175.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
84/25 = 84 × 7/25 × 7 = 588/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
75/35 = 75 × 5/35 × 5 = 375/175
Add the two like fractions:
588/175 + 375/175 = 588 + 375/175 = 963/175
So, 84/25 + 75/35 = 963/175
In mixed form: 588/175

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