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Add 25/7 and 28/24

1st number: 3 4/7, 2nd number: 1 4/24

25/7 + 28/24 is 199/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    25/7 = 25 × 24/7 × 24 = 600/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/168 + 196/168 = 600 + 196/168 = 796/168
  5. 796/168 simplified gives 199/42
  6. So, 25/7 + 28/24 = 199/42
    In mixed form: 431/42

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