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Add 5/25 and 15/28

5/25 + 15/28 is 103/140.

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,
    5/25 = 5 × 28/25 × 28 = 140/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    15/28 = 15 × 25/28 × 25 = 375/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/700 + 375/700 = 140 + 375/700 = 515/700
  5. 515/700 simplified gives 103/140
  6. So, 5/25 + 15/28 = 103/140

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