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Add 25/6 and 36/28

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 1 8/28

25/6 + 36/28 is 229/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    25/6 = 25 × 14/6 × 14 = 350/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    36/28 = 36 × 3/28 × 3 = 108/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/84 + 108/84 = 350 + 108/84 = 458/84
  5. 458/84 simplified gives 229/42
  6. So, 25/6 + 36/28 = 229/42
    In mixed form: 519/42

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