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Add 63/28 and 7/25

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

63/28 + 7/25 is 253/100.

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,
    63/28 = 63 × 25/28 × 25 = 1575/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    7/25 = 7 × 28/25 × 28 = 196/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/700 + 196/700 = 1575 + 196/700 = 1771/700
  5. 1771/700 simplified gives 253/100
  6. So, 63/28 + 7/25 = 253/100
    In mixed form: 253/100

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