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Add 49/28 and 12/25

1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 12/25

49/28 + 12/25 is 223/100.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    49/28 = 49 × 25/28 × 25 = 1225/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    12/25 = 12 × 28/25 × 28 = 336/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/700 + 336/700 = 1225 + 336/700 = 1561/700
  5. 1561/700 simplified gives 223/100
  6. So, 49/28 + 12/25 = 223/100
    In mixed form: 223/100

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