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Add 3/28 and 25/50

3/28 + 25/50 is 17/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 50 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    3/28 = 3 × 25/28 × 25 = 75/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    25/50 = 25 × 14/50 × 14 = 350/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/700 + 350/700 = 75 + 350/700 = 425/700
  5. 425/700 simplified gives 17/28
  6. So, 3/28 + 25/50 = 17/28

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