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Add 28/25 and 30/14

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 2 2/14

28/25 + 30/14 is 571/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 14 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    28/25 = 28 × 14/25 × 14 = 392/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    30/14 = 30 × 25/14 × 25 = 750/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/350 + 750/350 = 392 + 750/350 = 1142/350
  5. 1142/350 simplified gives 571/175
  6. So, 28/25 + 30/14 = 571/175
    In mixed form: 346/175

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