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Add 42/25 and 2/28

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 2/28

42/25 + 2/28 is 613/350.

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,
    42/25 = 42 × 28/25 × 28 = 1176/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    2/28 = 2 × 25/28 × 25 = 50/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/700 + 50/700 = 1176 + 50/700 = 1226/700
  5. 1226/700 simplified gives 613/350
  6. So, 42/25 + 2/28 = 613/350
    In mixed form: 1263/350

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