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Add 28/84 and 49/25

1^st number: 28/84, 2^nd number: 1 24/25

28/84 + 49/25 is 172/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   28/84 = 28 × 25/84 × 25 = 700/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   49/25 = 49 × 84/25 × 84 = 4116/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/2100 + 4116/2100 = 700 + 4116/2100 = 4816/2100
5. 4816/2100 simplified gives 172/75
6. So, 28/84 + 49/25 = 172/75
   In mixed form: 222/75

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