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Add 9/25 and 2/35

9/25 + 2/35 is 73/175.

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,
    9/25 = 9 × 7/25 × 7 = 63/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    2/35 = 2 × 5/35 × 5 = 10/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/175 + 10/175 = 63 + 10/175 = 73/175
  5. So, 9/25 + 2/35 = 73/175

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