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Add 28/25 and 15/35

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 15/35

28/25 + 15/35 is 271/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 35 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    28/25 = 28 × 7/25 × 7 = 196/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    15/35 = 15 × 5/35 × 5 = 75/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/175 + 75/175 = 196 + 75/175 = 271/175
  5. So, 28/25 + 15/35 = 271/175
    In mixed form: 196/175

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