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Add 90/25 and 5/35

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 5/35

90/25 + 5/35 is 131/35.

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,
    90/25 = 90 × 7/25 × 7 = 630/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    5/35 = 5 × 5/35 × 5 = 25/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/175 + 25/175 = 630 + 25/175 = 655/175
  5. 655/175 simplified gives 131/35
  6. So, 90/25 + 5/35 = 131/35
    In mixed form: 326/35

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