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Add 3/25 and 28/24

1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 1 4/24

3/25 + 28/24 is 193/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    3/25 = 3 × 24/25 × 24 = 72/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    28/24 = 28 × 25/24 × 25 = 700/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/600 + 700/600 = 72 + 700/600 = 772/600
  5. 772/600 simplified gives 193/150
  6. So, 3/25 + 28/24 = 193/150
    In mixed form: 143/150

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