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Add 25/72 and 49/28

1^st number: 25/72, 2^nd number: 1 21/28

25/72 + 49/28 is 151/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   25/72 = 25 × 7/72 × 7 = 175/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   49/28 = 49 × 18/28 × 18 = 882/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/504 + 882/504 = 175 + 882/504 = 1057/504
5. 1057/504 simplified gives 151/72
6. So, 25/72 + 49/28 = 151/72
   In mixed form: 27/72

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