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Add 9/25 and 4/35

9/25 + 4/35 is 83/175.

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,
    4/35 = 4 × 5/35 × 5 = 20/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/175 + 20/175 = 63 + 20/175 = 83/175
  5. So, 9/25 + 4/35 = 83/175

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