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Add 25/50 and 15/28

25/50 + 15/28 is 29/28.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    25/50 = 25 × 14/50 × 14 = 350/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    15/28 = 15 × 25/28 × 25 = 375/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/700 + 375/700 = 350 + 375/700 = 725/700
  5. 725/700 simplified gives 29/28
  6. So, 25/50 + 15/28 = 29/28
    In mixed form: 11/28

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