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Add 10/28 and 42/25

1st number: 10/28, 2nd number: 1 17/25

10/28 + 42/25 is 713/350.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    10/28 = 10 × 25/28 × 25 = 250/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    42/25 = 42 × 28/25 × 28 = 1176/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/700 + 1176/700 = 250 + 1176/700 = 1426/700
  5. 1426/700 simplified gives 713/350
  6. So, 10/28 + 42/25 = 713/350
    In mixed form: 213/350

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