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Add 1/28 and 25/49

1/28 + 25/49 is 107/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    1/28 = 1 × 7/28 × 7 = 7/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    25/49 = 25 × 4/49 × 4 = 100/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/196 + 100/196 = 7 + 100/196 = 107/196
  5. So, 1/28 + 25/49 = 107/196

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