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Add 2/25 and 15/28

2/25 + 15/28 is 431/700.

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,
    2/25 = 2 × 28/25 × 28 = 56/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    15/28 = 15 × 25/28 × 25 = 375/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/700 + 375/700 = 56 + 375/700 = 431/700
  5. So, 2/25 + 15/28 = 431/700

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