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Add 28/25 and 6/14

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 6/14

28/25 + 6/14 is 271/175.

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,
    6/14 = 6 × 25/14 × 25 = 150/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/350 + 150/350 = 392 + 150/350 = 542/350
  5. 542/350 simplified gives 271/175
  6. So, 28/25 + 6/14 = 271/175
    In mixed form: 196/175

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