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Add 28/25 and 21/64

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 21/64

28/25 + 21/64 is 2317/1600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
    28/25 = 28 × 64/25 × 64 = 1792/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    21/64 = 21 × 25/64 × 25 = 525/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1792/1600 + 525/1600 = 1792 + 525/1600 = 2317/1600
  5. So, 28/25 + 21/64 = 2317/1600
    In mixed form: 1717/1600

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