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Add 1/25 and 90/28

1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 3 6/28

1/25 + 90/28 is 1139/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    1/25 = 1 × 28/25 × 28 = 28/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    90/28 = 90 × 25/28 × 25 = 2250/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/700 + 2250/700 = 28 + 2250/700 = 2278/700
  5. 2278/700 simplified gives 1139/350
  6. So, 1/25 + 90/28 = 1139/350
    In mixed form: 389/350

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