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Add 25/75 and 1/28

25/75 + 1/28 is 31/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    25/75 = 25 × 28/75 × 28 = 700/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    1/28 = 1 × 75/28 × 75 = 75/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/2100 + 75/2100 = 700 + 75/2100 = 775/2100
  5. 775/2100 simplified gives 31/84
  6. So, 25/75 + 1/28 = 31/84

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