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Add 3/25 and 40/28

1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 1 12/28

3/25 + 40/28 is 271/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    3/25 = 3 × 28/25 × 28 = 84/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    40/28 = 40 × 25/28 × 25 = 1000/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/700 + 1000/700 = 84 + 1000/700 = 1084/700
  5. 1084/700 simplified gives 271/175
  6. So, 3/25 + 40/28 = 271/175
    In mixed form: 196/175

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