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Add 24/28 and 30/25

1st number: 24/28, 2nd number: 1 5/25

24/28 + 30/25 is 72/35.

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,
    24/28 = 24 × 25/28 × 25 = 600/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    30/25 = 30 × 28/25 × 28 = 840/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/700 + 840/700 = 600 + 840/700 = 1440/700
  5. 1440/700 simplified gives 72/35
  6. So, 24/28 + 30/25 = 72/35
    In mixed form: 22/35

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