Add 2/25 and 42/28
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 1 14/28
2/25 + 42/28 is 79/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
2/25 = 2 × 28/25 × 28 = 56/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
42/28 = 42 × 25/28 × 25 = 1050/700 - Add the two like fractions:
56/700 + 1050/700 = 56 + 1050/700 = 1106/700 - 1106/700 simplified gives 79/50
- So, 2/25 + 42/28 = 79/50
In mixed form: 129/50
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