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Add 24/25 and 28/7

1st number: 24/25, 2nd number: 4 0/7

24/25 + 28/7 is 124/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    24/25 = 24 × 7/25 × 7 = 168/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    28/7 = 28 × 25/7 × 25 = 700/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/175 + 700/175 = 168 + 700/175 = 868/175
  5. 868/175 simplified gives 124/25
  6. So, 24/25 + 28/7 = 124/25
    In mixed form: 424/25

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