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Add 25/28 and 6/50

25/28 + 6/50 is 709/700.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 50 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    25/28 = 25 × 25/28 × 25 = 625/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    6/50 = 6 × 14/50 × 14 = 84/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    625/700 + 84/700 = 625 + 84/700 = 709/700
  5. So, 25/28 + 6/50 = 709/700
    In mixed form: 19/700

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