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Add 28/4 and 8/25

1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 8/25

28/4 + 8/25 is 183/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    28/4 = 28 × 25/4 × 25 = 700/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    8/25 = 8 × 4/25 × 4 = 32/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/100 + 32/100 = 700 + 32/100 = 732/100
  5. 732/100 simplified gives 183/25
  6. So, 28/4 + 8/25 = 183/25
    In mixed form: 78/25

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