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Add 28/2 and 14/25

1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 14/25

28/2 + 14/25 is 364/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    28/2 = 28 × 25/2 × 25 = 700/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    14/25 = 14 × 2/25 × 2 = 28/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/50 + 28/50 = 700 + 28/50 = 728/50
  5. 728/50 simplified gives 364/25
  6. So, 28/2 + 14/25 = 364/25
    In mixed form: 1414/25

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