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Add 7/25 and 35/28

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

7/25 + 35/28 is 153/100.

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,
    7/25 = 7 × 28/25 × 28 = 196/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    35/28 = 35 × 25/28 × 25 = 875/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/700 + 875/700 = 196 + 875/700 = 1071/700
  5. 1071/700 simplified gives 153/100
  6. So, 7/25 + 35/28 = 153/100
    In mixed form: 153/100

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