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Add 28/25 and 6/56

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 6/56

28/25 + 6/56 is 859/700.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    28/25 = 28 × 56/25 × 56 = 1568/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    6/56 = 6 × 25/56 × 25 = 150/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/1400 + 150/1400 = 1568 + 150/1400 = 1718/1400
  5. 1718/1400 simplified gives 859/700
  6. So, 28/25 + 6/56 = 859/700
    In mixed form: 1159/700

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