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Add 28/25 and 7/70

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 7/70

28/25 + 7/70 is 61/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    28/25 = 28 × 14/25 × 14 = 392/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    7/70 = 7 × 5/70 × 5 = 35/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/350 + 35/350 = 392 + 35/350 = 427/350
  5. 427/350 simplified gives 61/50
  6. So, 28/25 + 7/70 = 61/50
    In mixed form: 111/50

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