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Add 49/25 and 28/40

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 28/40

49/25 + 28/40 is 133/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   49/25 = 49 × 8/25 × 8 = 392/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   28/40 = 28 × 5/40 × 5 = 140/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/200 + 140/200 = 392 + 140/200 = 532/200
5. 532/200 simplified gives 133/50
6. So, 49/25 + 28/40 = 133/50
   In mixed form: 233/50

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