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Add 28/24 and 8/25

1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 8/25

28/24 + 8/25 is 223/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 25 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    28/24 = 28 × 25/24 × 25 = 700/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    8/25 = 8 × 24/25 × 24 = 192/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/600 + 192/600 = 700 + 192/600 = 892/600
  5. 892/600 simplified gives 223/150
  6. So, 28/24 + 8/25 = 223/150
    In mixed form: 173/150

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