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Add 45/25 and 10/28

1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 10/28

45/25 + 10/28 is 151/70.

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,
    45/25 = 45 × 28/25 × 28 = 1260/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    10/28 = 10 × 25/28 × 25 = 250/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/700 + 250/700 = 1260 + 250/700 = 1510/700
  5. 1510/700 simplified gives 151/70
  6. So, 45/25 + 10/28 = 151/70
    In mixed form: 211/70

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