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Add 25/75 and 54/28

1st number: 25/75, 2nd number: 1 26/28

25/75 + 54/28 is 95/42.

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,
    54/28 = 54 × 75/28 × 75 = 4050/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/2100 + 4050/2100 = 700 + 4050/2100 = 4750/2100
  5. 4750/2100 simplified gives 95/42
  6. So, 25/75 + 54/28 = 95/42
    In mixed form: 211/42

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