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Add 6/28 and 32/25

1st number: 6/28, 2nd number: 1 7/25

6/28 + 32/25 is 523/350.

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,
    6/28 = 6 × 25/28 × 25 = 150/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    32/25 = 32 × 28/25 × 28 = 896/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/700 + 896/700 = 150 + 896/700 = 1046/700
  5. 1046/700 simplified gives 523/350
  6. So, 6/28 + 32/25 = 523/350
    In mixed form: 1173/350

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