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Add 28/6 and 14/25

1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 14/25

28/6 + 14/25 is 392/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    14/25 = 14 × 6/25 × 6 = 84/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/150 + 84/150 = 700 + 84/150 = 784/150
  5. 784/150 simplified gives 392/75
  6. So, 28/6 + 14/25 = 392/75
    In mixed form: 517/75

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