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Add 6/28 and 40/25

1st number: 6/28, 2nd number: 1 15/25

6/28 + 40/25 is 127/70.

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,
    40/25 = 40 × 28/25 × 28 = 1120/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/700 + 1120/700 = 150 + 1120/700 = 1270/700
  5. 1270/700 simplified gives 127/70
  6. So, 6/28 + 40/25 = 127/70
    In mixed form: 157/70

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